Tooling Technician

Location: La Fayette

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life."  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:  _we come together_ ,  _we always look for a better way_ , and  _we create possibilities_ .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

The Tooling Technician is an integral part of daily plant operations. Performs major in-house die repair and maintenance.  Coordinates and administers vended die repair. Lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal parts to repair stamping dies, analyzing specifications and applying knowledge of die design and construction.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts

** Position*
* Tooling Technician

** Location*
* USA, LaFayette, GA

** How You'll Create Possibilities*
* The principal responsibilities of the Tooling Technician include:

- Perform all day-to-day tool room activities, reaction to production demands as directed.

- Capability to Repair dies using basic and advanced equipment (surface grinders, CNC equipment, Machining Center, Wire EDM).

- Experience with CNC Programming using CAD Cam and Solid Works is a Plus.

- Machinery includes Surface Grinding, Manual Milling, Manual lathes.

- Disassemble, clean and re-assemble complex dies and document findings via PM check sheets.

- Evaluate condition and determine improvements needed in existing dies and communicate those to the Tool-Room leader or Tooling Engineer.

- Follow tooling preventative maintenance procedures.

- Conduct die troubleshooting as needed and Observe tool condition and report for corrections.

- Knowledge of polishing draw dies to minimize the coefficient of friction.

- Works safely and supports Five S initiatives.

- Supports Tool-Room Leader, Production, and Engineering. Has the ability to learn and expand tool room skills and accept new challenges.

- Support overtime thru the week and weekends on rotational basis.

** What You'll Bring to Our Team*
* Successful candidates for the Tooling Technician role should have strong die trouble shooting skills, AutoCAD, CAD-CAM experience and be able to work in hot and humid industrial manufacturing environment.

Additional requirements for applicants to the Tooling Technician role include:

- HS diploma or equivalent required.  2-year degree from an accredited technical college or post-secondary school with emphasis in Tool and Die or minimum of five years on the job training with industrial manufacturing facility. Journeyman certification is preferred.

- 5-10 years of experience in maintaining or building dies in the stamping industry.

- Good understanding of die maintenance and upkeep.

- Ability to read and understand blueprints and die designs.

- Experience and Knowledge of Machining Center, Programming, set- up, and operation is a plus.

- CNC EDM set up and operation experience is a plus.

- Experience as a Machinist, or Die-Maker's Helper is a plus.

- A strong desire to accept tooling challenges and take them on to help the company succeed is a must.

** Our Culture*
* Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that:
Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex,…