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.