Tool & Die Maintenance Machinist

  Tool & Die Maintenance Machinist [ Charleston , S C. area ]

                                                                                 $70,000.00 - $ 84,000.00

                                                                                        12% 401 K + Great Benefits 

                             WILL RELO                                                                                                                 WILL RELO

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and preventative care for multiple stamping products and maintenance support of related equipment in addition to operation and use of various machine shop equipment.  Duties shall include:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

§  High School diploma / GED required

§  Technical Machine Tool & Die certification or related experience required

§  Minimum of (5) Years Machining / Tool & Die Experience required

§  Compliance in ALL safe work practices, rules, regulations, policies and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Routine maintenance and machine set-up functions

§  Reading and interpreting technical drawings for machine specifications

§  Machine tooling actions on conventional machines, including but not limited to; lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, CNC, and band saws

§  Set-up and prep of product tooling dies and related machinery/equipment to meet production specifications

§  Communicate effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, and supervisors on multiple shifts regarding tooling requirements, status and parameters

§  Maintain recordkeeping for tool and die program and critical spares program

§  Knowledge of a variety of stamping dies including progressive and transfer dies. 

§  Work with internal, external and customer groups to understand product requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  Steel Service Center experience preferred

§  Dependability to be on time and at work with the ability to work overtime as needed

§  Ability to read/comprehend written instruction, follow verbal directives, follow machine specific safety procedures and operational guidelines

§  Functional mathematical ability including knowledge of fractions and decimals when performing fundamental calculations and measurement computing

§  Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical diagrams

§  Proficient general maintenance knowledge

§  Possess team mentality with strong self-motivational skills

§  Close visual acuity, near/far vision, repetitive standing, walking and/or bending

§  Medium to Heavy lifting (up to 65 l5lbs capability)