Die Maintenance Technician

Sundaram Clayton USA, LLC | Ridgeville, SC

Posted Date 9/04/2024
Description

Job purpose

Responsible for die maintenance, die installation, effective evaluation and repair of dies.

This position requires being vaccinated against Covid 19.  Subject to reasonable accommodations. 

Essential Functions

  • Support equipment / die downtime in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
  • Develop and support die maintenance and improvement projects.
  • Support weekend and shutdown die issues.
  • Support training of other die associates.
  • Support of the engineering group in short / long term projects.
  • Support machine checks, preventative maintenance duties, line troubleshooting and reporting of problems and repairs;

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Utilizes hand tools, power tools, and hoists/cranes to repair and maintain dies and associated equipment.
  • Utilizes calipers, micrometers and other gauges to evaluate production components.
  • May be trained and assigned to operate a forklift.
  • Keeps work area clean of debris and safety hazards.
  • Complies with Safety Policies and reports unsafe conditions.
  • May be trained and assigned to perform Plant Start-up & Shutdown Procedures and Weekend/Holiday Shutdown Facilities Check.
  • Work on daily activities as assigned by the Team Leader.
  • Respond to die downtime and recovery issues.
  • Monitor dies for potential problems identification.
  • Perform quality & running efficiency improvements to the dies.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance plans & activities.
  • Quality confirmation of completed work.
  • Perform zone inspections.
  • Perform all phases of die and associated troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic systems including process water controls and lines

Education, Experience and Competencies

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a maintenance technician.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well.
  • Must demonstrate capability of using hand and power tools.
  • Understands safety policies, quality policy and environmental policies.
  • Has basic understanding of GD&T etc.
  • Ability to analyze die & process problems and implement repairs & countermeasures for:
  • Hydraulic cylinder issues
  • Mechanical issues
  • Ability to weld & hard finish.
  • Demonstrate solid “Troubleshooting” skills.
  • General computer/data entry skills.
  • General electrical troubleshooting.
  • General machine tool knowledge.
  • Understanding of 2D drawings.
  • Ability to be a self-starter, learn on a continual basis, train others and work well in a team atmosphere.
  • Capability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic functions and components.
  • Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach with die maintenance and Ability to troubleshoot.
  • Team Oriented.
  • Self-starter imitative / Drive/ Eager to learn.

Job Type: Full-time

  • Required work authorization:
  • Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift long term.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, daily overtime and off shifts as needed.
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