Die Shop Associates

Nanshan America AAT • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Overview The Die Shop Associate oversees the teardown of die stacks, management of the caustic room and preparation of production tooling.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated ability in assembly of tooling
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work 12-hour shift, EOWEO or weekends only schedule
• Must be willing to work any scheduled shift
• Knowledge of extrusion presses & production
• Capable with use of die module within EPICS for data tracking
• Capable of data entry in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and follows standard work instructions for processes and activities
• Develops skills to maintain and polish extrusion dies including hand filing, welding and machining
• Safely operates die shop equipment daily
• Reports and reviews any unusual conditions with lead, supervisor, and die shop manager
• Keeps a safe and clean work environment by maintaining department 5S standards
• Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions
• Records tool performance results and maintenance activities with key issues reported during daily meetings
• Completes Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned
• Participates in problem-solving activities within teams for improvements
• Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement
• Takes ownership of individual training and maintains personnel training record
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with those on your team as well as cross-functional team members
• Assists in maintaining die shop equipment and die records as needed
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED