Tool & Die Maker; build - Off Shift

Job Title

Technician – DRiV Aftermarket – Non‑Exempt – Pay $26–$35/hr.

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Education Assistance

Maintain efficient and safe operations of all equipment, machinery and building facilities to support the DRiV manufacturing plant, or ensure manufactured parts are within compliance standards. This Team Member is a subject matter expert who completes duties of an advanced technical and/or mechanical nature that require specific training, licenses or certifications. Notify the Operations Supervisor of any occurrences that negatively impact production.

Adhere to safety, health, and environmental guidelines.

• Job
  
  Reports To:
  
  Tool Room Supervisor
• Direct Reports:
  None

• Provide technician support to manufacturing maintenance and repair. This includes the areas of Robotics, CNC, Tooling, Wire EDM, Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Machine Operations, Tool & Die or Quality Assurance. Must meet specific training requirements to complete assigned work.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled and pursuant to work safety requirements, or coordinate measurements of PPAP. Complete job safety checklists and take appropriate action to ensure safety for the equipment and building or ensure quality and conformity of parts.
• Locate, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns of machinery and other equipment to reduce production downtime. Ensure conformity and quality of parts produced. Make repairs and updates to the building facility including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and painting.
• Promptly report quality problems and shut down the equipment or operational area if unable to resolve.
• Identify process and equipment inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Other tasks and assignments that are consistent with knowledge and training.

Education:

Successful completion of high school highly preferred; additional training or certification as required for the area worked.

• Associate Level
  • Has completed the necessary training and coursework for the job.
  • Work is closely supervised. The Associate Technician supports other Technicians on the same team and performs first level work assignments.
  • Associate level is used for those areas requiring an Apprenticeship.
• Core Level
  • Work assignments are within guidelines and range from routine to moderately complex.
  • Work is completed under general supervision.
  • Has the skills to take on a variety of assignments within the area of expertise.
• Senior Level
  • Work assignments are within guidelines but require some interpretation and are often complex.
  • Complete assignments autonomously and final work product is typically reviewed and signed off on by a supervisor.
  • Provide guidance and support to lower-level technicians and is called upon to handle non-routine problems as they arise.

Note:

Experience for each level will vary somewhat and depends on Apprenticeship requirements for the sub-categories requiring such training.

• Climb/Balance:
  Frequently required.
• Stooping:
  Regularly required.
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally required.
• Crouch/Crawl:
  Occasionally required.
• Bending:
  Regularly requiredli>
• Standing:
  Regularly required.
• Handle Materials:
  Regularly required.
• Manipulate Objects:
  Regularly required.
• Vision:
  Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision regularly.
• Lifting:
  Continuous lifting objects weighing 5lb – 40lb, frequently lifting objects 40lb – 60lb, occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 100lb.

• Safety first mindset.
• Knowledge and understanding of stamping dies, die design, construction techniques, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations to accomplish the work needed to repair, maintain, build, and revise all types of tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret tool prints.
• Knowledge of function, safe operation, maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of tool room machines.
• Independent worker with ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.
• Advanced math skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Physical requirements to include but not limited to:
  • Ability to lift up to 40lbs frequently.
  • Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Stoop, bend, kneel and climb.

• Tool & Die certification from the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).