**Located in the state of Connecticut (CT). Full-time employment requires relocation to Connecticut.**
TRAVEL, HOUSING, MEAL STIPEND and RELOCATION expenses based on candidate's home location.
1st & 2nd Shift Positions
**$10,000 Sign-On Bonus**
Job Title | Progressive Tool & Die Maker | Job Number | |
Department | Automatic Power Press | Reports to | Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor |
Primary Position Objectives |
To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs with regard to tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS. |
Position Responsibilities |
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Key Responsibilities | - 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
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Department Goals | - Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.
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Other | - Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards
- Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.
- 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.
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Qualifications |
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Education Experience | - 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.
- Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, “bendies, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.
- 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.
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Physical Requirements | - 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
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The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.