Tool & Diemaker - Onsite - CT

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions; Algood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Meal stipend

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in CT seeks a Tool & Diemaker to maintain and implement tooling systems that support production schedules and continuous improvement in quality, cost and lead times.

You will fabricate tools, fixtures and gauges, train apprentices, document tool histories, and collaborate with senior diemakers on new tooling launches. Relocation or 6+ month assignments are encouraged with housing and travel support.

Qualifications

• Minimum journeyman certificate or 5 yrs. equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and GD&T.
• Must safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes.
• Experience with progressive stamping.
• Familiar with ISO quality standards and SPC in production.
• Experience in Medical and Aerospace environments (ISO13485 & AS9100).
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing components (Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S).
• Knowledge of concurrent engineering and DFMA.
• Experience with production standards and cost of quality.

Responsibilities

• Service production tools in the press and perform pre-run maintenance.
• Fabricate tools, fixtures and gauges as directed.
• Assist in training of apprentices.
• Document Tool History and Set-up information.
• Alert Supervisor when machine/tool maintenance is needed.
• Collaborate on new tooling introductions into production areas.
• Assist in standardizing Tooling Inventory.
• Support Lean projects and tool-set up issues.
• Assist production setup associates in solving tooling problems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Troubleshooting tooling

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Kanban

SMED

5S

Concurrent engineering

Design for manufacturing

Education

Journeyman certificate or 5 yrs equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Pallet jack

Job description

This position is based in CT. Candidiates open to relocation or a 6+ month assingment are encouraged to apply. CSS is willing to assist with housing, meal stipends and travel expenses to support your transition.Job TitleTool & DiemakerJob Number51-4111.00DepartmentAutomatic Power Press, New Tools, or Secondary Power PressReports toNew Tools- Director of Engineering / Department SupervisorAPP -Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical LeadSECPP- Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical LeadFourslide- Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead| || |Primary Position ObjectivesTo effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs regarding tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS.| || |Position ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesService production tools in the press and perform pre-run maintenance on tools to ensure they are production capable.Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or Senior Tool & Diemaker.Assists in the training of apprenticesFollow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information.Alert Supervisor when there is a need for – Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.Collaborate with Senior Tool & Diemaker on the introduction of new tools into production areasAssist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Tooling Projects.Assists as required department set-up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.Support company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects- Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.Department GoalsMeet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.OtherMaintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standardsAssists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.Perform other duties as may be required.Attendance is an essential function of the job.Willingness to work overtime to support the needs of the business.| || |QualificationsEducationExperienceMinimum Journeymen Certificate or 5 yrs. Equivalent.Assist in Component / Tooling Fabrication, Troubleshooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up.Ability to read - understand blueprints and GD&T as needed for production manufacturing.Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.Working knowledge and practical experience with Progressive stamping background requiredWorking knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of SPC in a production environment.Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.Self-starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.Physical RequirementsVisual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.| || |The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.You should be proficient in:GD&TTroubleshooting SkillsAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementMinister PressesStrip Reading