Tool & Die Repair Specialist 2nd shift (Manufacturing)

Job Description:
The Tool & Die Repair Specialist is charged with the responsibility of safely maintaining and repairing high quality production dies, weld fixtures, and patterns.
This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Repair Specialist is to expertly replace worn components on dies and fixtures, sharpen punches, shims, and remove material. The standard for all equipment and tools used at GSM is that they perform as if they are new. Therefore, it is expected that all employees participate in safely maintaining equipment, tools, and their work environment.
Additional tasks include:
Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices
Reading blue prints
Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling
Reading job travelers and complying with work instructions
Collecting product inspection results as required by inspection standards
Entering data to accurately complete transactions
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and projects
Communicating and maintaining the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the department
Using surface grinders, Bridgeport drill press, milling machines, radial drills, and lathes
Running production as needed depending on workload
Operating Bridgeports, CNC mills, and surface grinders