Master Tool and Die Maker

American Trim•Cullman, AL

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for building, repairing and/or replacement of tooling for various machines and equipment needed to perform production operations, so as to produce a quality product. Keeping production going with as little down time as possible by following procedures outlined below: Building new dies, repairing and adjusting old dies, making new designs, duplicating parts to match perfectly, forming dies and roll forms, and problem solving any questions relating to dies and their components. Helps in maintaining equipment so that it runs safely and efficiently to prevent trouble before it happens, i.e., sharpening, polishing, replacing worn parts, etc. After changing or making a new die, make test samples of products, test and evaluate the quality. Works with outside sources and/or Corporate Tooling to make and perfect dies to certain specifications when unable to make in-house. Provides blueprints, gives recommendations and/or suggestions. Checks scheduling to watch for what part is to be ran next and seeing if anything is needed prior to start up. Maintains inventory of supplies and orders parts or tools as needed. Checks and follows-up on ordered dies to see that they are to be delivered on time. Check them when they arrive, run new samples, etc. Occasionally travel to customers or other American Trim to look at their products and operations. Rotate on-call duty by carrying pager, cell phone, etc., as scheduled by the supervisor. Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times. Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to complete Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC), do Linear Measuring and Problem Solving.
Attention to detail, advanced math, blueprint reading and precision work required.
Mandatory 5 to 7 years of prior experience as a Tool and Die A or B or tool and die experience at another plant.
Must be able to get certified in Press Safety.

Responsibilities

Building new dies, repairing and adjusting old dies, making new designs, duplicating parts to match perfectly, forming dies and roll forms, and problem solving any questions relating to dies and their components.
Maintaining equipment so that it runs safely and efficiently to prevent trouble before it happens, i.e., sharpening, polishing, replacing worn parts, etc.
After changing or making a new die, make test samples of products, test and evaluate the quality.
Works with outside sources and/or Corporate Tooling to make and perfect dies to certain specifications when unable to make in-house.
Provides blueprints, gives recommendations and/or suggestions.
Checks scheduling to watch for what part is to be ran next and seeing if anything is needed prior to start up.
Maintains inventory of supplies and orders parts or tools as needed.
Checks and follows-up on ordered dies to see that they are to be delivered on time.
Occasionally travel to customers or other American Trim to look at their products and operations.
Rotate on-call duty by carrying pager, cell phone, etc., as scheduled by the supervisor.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.