Tool & Die Maker (Auto Power Press) 2nd Shift - Dynamic Team

Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies.

Tool & Die Maker (Auto Power Press)

Position Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities Description of Duties
Toolmaker * Set-up & Maintenance of Tooling including but not limited to First piece quality submission.
* Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information (reference Brown Card)
* Alert Supervisor when there is a need for - Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.
* Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or technical lead.
* Collaborate with New Tool Group on the introduction of new tools into production areas
* Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Project/Tool estimates (quotes).
* Assists as required department set up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.
* Assists 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.
* Assists in the training of apprentices

Department Goals * Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

Lean Initiatives * Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.

* Participates in Lean Projects.

Other * Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards.
* May be required to assist or otherwise instruct
* other personnel.
* Performs 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.

* Minimum 5 years experience in Component/Tooling Fabrication,
* Trouble Shooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up - Trouble shooting of Production Stamping Equipment 60T-330T in an Automatic Power Press Production Department.
* WINTRESS CONTROL Knowledge. Fein Blank Knowledge.
* CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson.
* Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for
* production manufacturing.
* Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required
* Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience
* with the use of statistical process control 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.
* Visual 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 up to 35lbs unassisted