PCT Die Shop Tech
About The Position
The PCT Die Shop Tech will develop and maintain all extrusion tooling. This role involves exploring new concepts and extrusion equipment, and working with die makers in the development of these tools. The individual must be fully capable of problem-solving and troubleshooting extrusion tooling or machine difficulties, with a thorough knowledge of tire construction and processing procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating and prioritizing all die shop activities, managing MUV control and ETO scheduling, engineering die layout and cut out, and preform and insert design. The role also requires troubleshooting extrusion problems and equipment, maintaining all tooling, and ordering additional or replacement tooling. Staying current on extrusion and die shop technology and equipment is essential. The position also involves driving and tracking departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM, and TPM, participating in TPM, Reliability, and Yellow Belt teams, and acting as a team member on other work group teams. This includes managing, identifying, developing, and implementing continuous improvement projects. Additionally, the PCT Die Shop Tech will assist in daily troubleshooting of the manufacturing process in their area of responsibility and adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations, ensuring all ESH procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. Note: This description may not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or 5 years related experience required.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Must have thorough knowledge of tire construction and processing procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain all extrusion tooling.
- Explore new concepts, extrusion equipment and work with die makers in the development of these tools.
- Problem solve, troubleshoot extrusion tooling or machine difficulties.
- Coordinate / prioritize all die shop activities.
- Manage MUV control and ETO scheduling.
- Engineer die layout and cut out.
- Preform and insert design.
- Trouble shoot extrusion problems.
- Problem solving with extrusion and die shop equipment.
- Maintain all tooling.
- Order any additional or replacement tooling.
- Keep current on extrusion and die shop technology and equipment.
- Drive and track departmental improvement initiatives in Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM and TPM.
- Participate in TPM, Reliability, and Yellow Belt teams.
- Act as a team member on other work group teams.
- Manage, identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects.
- Assist in daily trouble shooting of manufacturing process in area of responsibility.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
- Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.
Benefits
- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Employer 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
