Internal - Die Maker (Night Shift) - Die Shop

Continental•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Creates, maintains, and repairs extrusion tooling using EDM wire machines, engineering drawings, and precision measuring tools to support production. Troubleshoots tooling and process issues, maintains records and performance data, and works closely with engineering and operations while following safety and quality standards. Support the Process Engineer in the extrusion area by improving processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction, and variance reduction within the department with special focus on the continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, and TPM Actively participate in monitoring and improving processes throughout the areas Utilize continuous improvement skills and work on continuous improvement of systems and processes within the area of responsibilities with focus on process improvement and cost Monitor systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and ensure reduction countermeasures are developed Assist in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance Track departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM Participate in TPM, Reliability, Yellow Belt teams, and be active in participating in problem-solving activities Act as a team member on other work group teams and manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects Give timely responses and effective resolutions for departmental production issues Assist in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process in the area of responsibility and act as a liaison to engineering services for departmental project work Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations Work overtime as required Report out to department using data analysis, collection, and root cause analysis Train the trainers and develop work instructions, one-point lessons, process aids, and quality/process alerts Must be proactive and possess general computer skills Identify process problems and take ownership for results Monitor tooling inventory and compare with demand Ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures Other duties as assigned NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two or more years’ manufacturing experience
Must be able to work the assigned shift for this position
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Must be proactive
Possess general computer skills
Be self-managed
Detail-oriented
Capable of performing under pressure

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or five or more years' experience in related field

Responsibilities

Creates, maintains, and repairs extrusion tooling using EDM wire machines, engineering drawings, and precision measuring tools.
Troubleshoots tooling and process issues.
Maintains records and performance data.
Works closely with engineering and operations while following safety and quality standards.
Supports the Process Engineer in the extrusion area by improving processes with respect to stabilization, cost reduction, and variance reduction.
Focuses on continuous improvement projects, Six Sigma, TQM, and TPM.
Actively participates in monitoring and improving processes.
Utilizes continuous improvement skills to improve systems and processes.
Monitors systems to identify trends and anomalies, including green/cured waste, and ensures reduction countermeasures are developed.
Assists in other areas of the plant to improve plant performance.
Tracks departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM.
Participates in TPM, Reliability, Yellow Belt teams, and problem-solving activities.
Acts as a team member on other work group teams and manages, identifies, develops, and implements continuous improvement projects.
Provides timely responses and effective resolutions for departmental production issues.
Assists in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process and acts as a liaison to engineering services for departmental project work.
Adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Works overtime as required.
Reports out to the department using data analysis, collection, and root cause analysis.
Trains the trainers and develops work instructions, one-point lessons, process aids, and quality/process alerts.
Identifies process problems and takes ownership for results.
Monitors tooling inventory and compares with demand.
Ensures implementation of measures and maintains controls.
Follows all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.