Tooling Fabrication & Die Maintenance Specialist — Progressive Stamping

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions; Farmington (CT); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CSS Metal Shaped Solutions seeks a Tooling Fabrication & Die Maintenance Specialist to keep presses running and tooling within spec. You will perform pre-run maintenance, fabricate tools and gauges, and assist with apprentice training, capturing setup data as you work with Senior Tool & Die staff.

You’ll help standardize tooling inventory and support tool introductions to production. You should have a Journeyman certificate or 5 years equivalent, plus hands-on experience in tooling fabrication,

Qualifikationen

• Journeyman certificate or 5 years equivalent experience.
• Experience with tooling/component fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and set-up.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T in a production environment.
• Progressive stamping background (required).
• Familiarity with ISO13485 & AS9100.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.
• Lean know-how: Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S; DFMA principles.
• Experience with production standards and cost of quality.

Aufgaben

• Ensure production readiness: pre-run maintenance and in-press servicing of tools.
• Build and refine: fabricate tools, components, fixtures, and gauges as directed.
• Assist with apprentice training and capture tool history and setup data.
• Support uptime by flagging maintenance needs to supervision.
• Assist with tool introduction and production ramp-up with Senior Tool & Die staff.
• Contribute to tooling inventory standardization and project development.

Kenntnisse

Journeyman/5+ yrs exp

Tooling fabrication

Blueprints & GD&T

Lean & DFMA

ISO13485/AS9100 familiarity

Manufacturing/Quality Eng知

Self-motivated

Progressive stamping

Ausbildung

Journeyman certificate or 5 years equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Pallet jacks

Jobbeschreibung

Tooling Fabrication & Die Maintenance Specialist — Progressive StampingJob Number (SOC): 51-4111.00Why this role mattersDo you thrive on keeping presses running smoothly and parts within spec? Are you energized by solving tough set-up problems and launching new tools the right way? Join us to enhance tooling reliability and elevate quality, cost, and lead time for CSS customers.Your missionEnsure production readiness: perform pre-run maintenance and in-press servicing of tools.Build and refine: fabricate tools, components, fixtures, and gauges per supervisor or Senior Tool & Diemaker direction.Develop people and process: assist with apprentice training; capture Tool History and set-up data accurately.Protect uptime: alert your Supervisor to machine and tool maintenance needs on production tooling.Launch confidently: work with a Senior Tool & Diemaker to introduce new tools into production.Drive consistency: help standardize tooling component inventory and contribute to tooling project development.Be the fixer: support department set-up associates with set-up and running issues.Be a partner: support managers on metal stamping and fourslide projects.Keep travelers correct: communicate updates/corrections needed for operation changes or additions.Where you’ll contributeDepartments: Automatic Power Press (APP), New Tools, and Secondary Power Press (SECPP)Reporting structureNew 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 LeadWhat success looks likeMeeting quoted/job estimates for service, set-up, and production rates across all tooling.What you bringJourneymen certificate or 5 years equivalent experience.Experience with tooling/component fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and set-up.Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T in a production environment.Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and related equipment.Progressive stamping background (required).Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical SPC application.Familiarity with medical and aerospace environments (ISO13485 & AS9100).Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.Lean know-how: Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S; principles of concurrent engineering and DFMA.Experience with production standards, cost of quality, and manufacturing methods.Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and production-driven.Physical capabilityCorrected vision to read prints/directions and closely inspect parts to specification.Manual dexterity for precision machine operations.Frequent stooping and bending.Ability to lift, carry, and position items; up to 35 lbs without assistance.Culture & expectationsFollow company policies; maintain environmental, safety, and housekeeping standards.Engage in Lean projects and continuous improvement.Assist and instruct peers as needed; perform other duties as required.Consistent attendance is essential; overtime as business needs demand.ProficiencyMetal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)This description highlights the major responsibilities of the position and is not a complete list of all tasks that may be assigned.