Die Changeover Specialist | 1st shift

About the Role

Demonstrate proficiency with the use of automatic equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes. Demonstrate ability to set, change, troubleshoot, remove, install die sections, and clean stamping dies. Proactively apply knowledge to improve equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Change various components inside the die
• Remove and install die sections
• Work with Tool & Die for tool sharpening
• Troubleshoot forming issues, punch issues, and progression issues
• Perform tooling changes according to schedules
• Perform required preventative maintenance
• Assemble necessary components per documentation to strict, precision tolerances
• Verify correct die is used per customer specification, as outlined on work order
• Identify and appropriately respond to nonconforming parts
• Visually check parts for conformance with quality specified characteristics
• Complete Die Set-up check sheets and develop Die process sheets
• Provide support for Die Setters as workload allows
• Train others as needed
• Work with planners and schedulers to ensure dies are ready to run as planned
• Work and communicate effectively with Management to plan for any issues that may arise
• Monitor press, tooling, and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is essential, including the ability to work overtime as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues
• Perform basic mathematical operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Comprehend job training and safety instructions
• Some PC skills helpful, but not required
• Read a tape measure
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings, maintain a clean and safe work area, report all injuries/accidents/near misses immediately, report unsafe acts and conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity.
• Dependability: Take responsibility for own actions. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Initiative: Readily volunteer. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed.
• Ability to interact professionally with others, including co-workers, vendors, and customers.

Physical Demands

This is a physical position that requires the individual to:

• Stand, walk, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull, climb, walk up stairs, and crouch
• Communicate through speaking and hearing
• Use vision (near, distance, peripheral, depth perception), sense of sound, smell, taste, and touch
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the operators may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts and product parts
• Vibration and moving forklifts
• Coolants and noise levels requiring hearing protection
• Environmental conditions including heat, humidity, cold, wet conditions, and outside weather

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
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