Maintenance - Technician II Tool & Die

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Decatur, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be part of a maintenance team in a high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, this position will work across several trades performing various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of Dies and Molds. Defined skills are machinist/tool and die/injection molding, electrical/electronic, welding, millwright, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Machine Technology - Tool & Die or similar trade, or a journeyman certification with at least 3 years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-year experience / working knowledge in skilled trade (welding, millwright, electrical, injection molding, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC).
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed drawings and prints.
• Mig, Tig, and SMAW (stick) welding certification required or ability to obtain.
• Experience in the trade of tool and die mold repair with a strong mechanical background.
• Experience running mills, lathes and precision surface grinders.
• Plastic injection molding equipment experience, and progressive metal stamping and pierce die experience.
• Knowledge of valve gates and repair methods.
• Must be able to use a wide range of powered-hand tools (air/electric guns) and vibratory tools/equipment.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays when required.
• Must be team oriented and work well with others.
• Must be able to work any shift as needed with the ability to change shifts, work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Must be capable of attaining annual medical clearance for respirator usage as well as medical clearance to all areas of the plant.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a fork truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dies and other tooling to produce quality parts to improve processes to increase productivity.
• Installing/upgrading, and calibrating equipment.
• Tig, and Mig welding, and hand working parts of dies (heat treat of materials).
• Maintaining/troubleshooting/repairing hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical/mechanical equipment and pumps.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as required.
• Complete shop records and usage of reporting / tracking systems following established procedures.
• Work in a safe manner at all times being aware of potential hazards in the area and safeguarding those hazards.
• Adjust manufacturing equipment and testing of machinery for accuracy.
• Operation of motorized equipment in accordance of safety guidelines.
• Performing any other tasks assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits beginning first day of employment – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company provided disability benefits
• Established/Non-Rotating Shifts
• Vacation/Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with generous matching
• Company provided Life & Accidental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment
• $3000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree