Maintenance - Technician II Tool & Die

About the role

The GE Appliances Tool, Die & Mold Technician position is part of a maintenance team in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a combination of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of dies and molds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes and increase productivity.
• Install, upgrade, and calibrate equipment.
• Tig, and Mig welding, and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and pumps.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as required.
• Complete shop records and usage of reporting / tracking systems following established procedures.
• Work in a safe manner at all times being aware of potential hazards in the area and safeguarding those hazards.
• Adjust manufacturing equipment and test machinery for accuracy.
• Operate motorized equipment in accordance of safety guidelines.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Machine Technology - Tool & Die or similar trade, or a journeyman certification with at least 3 years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience / working knowledge in skilled trade (welding, millwright, electrical, injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC).
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed drawings and prints.
• Mig, Tig, and SMAW (stick) welding certification required or ability to obtain.
• Experience in the trade of tool and die mold repair with a strong mechanical background.
• Experience running mills, lathes and precision surface grinders.
• Plastic injection molding equipment experience, and progressive metal stamping and pierce die experience.
• Knowledge of valve gates and repair methods.
• Must be able to use a wide range of powered-hand tools (air/electric guns) and vibratory tools/equipment.
• Available to work weekends and holidays when required.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work well with others.
• Able to work any shift as needed with the ability to change shifts, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as medical clearance to all areas of the plant.
• Able to obtain and maintain a fork truck certification.

Skills

• Team-oriented and able to work well with others.
• Able to work any shift as needed with the ability to change shifts, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as medical clearance to all areas of the plant.
• Able to obtain and maintain a fork truck certification.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive, competitive and flexible selection of benefits that encompass a wide range of employee services designed to support your physical and financial health and encourage a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Healthcare Benefits beginning first day of employment – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company provided disability benefits
• Established/Non-Rotating Shifts
• Vacation/Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with generous matching
• Company provided Life & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment

Pay

The starting pay rate for this position is $38.32/hr + 1.50 Shift Differential.

Schedule

We offer established/non-rotating shifts.