Stamping Die Maintenance Specialist

Hyundai Motor Company

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About The Position

Support the Stamping department by repairing and maintaining automotive press stamping dies. Perform complex die repairs and modifications (stamping die repair, die spot, design changes. etc.); identify concerns and recommend countermeasures. Perform corrective, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on die equipment.
• Review Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies according to standardized procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies between production runs.
• Weld and hand grind tool steels to meet die specifications.
• Perform machining and fabricating on stamping dies for repair or improvement.
• Monitor completed repairs for continuous improvement.
• Support tryout of new dies in press line equipment. Conduct test runs with dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Meet repair and preventative maintenance (PM) schedule times to maintain daily stamping production.
• Troubleshoot and correct quality issues on press line.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality on all stamping parts including stamping panels.
• Communicate with all levels of management on die issues and die repairs as necessary to maintain production schedules.
• Operate overhead crane to load, unload, lift, position, and insert dies in press on a daily basis.
• Perform tig and stick welds, use hand grinders, run surface grinders, manual mill, manual lathe, try out press, and basic mathematics.
• Read and study blueprints or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating or repairing dies.
• Promote safety continuously; solve problems quickly to improve safety, quality, and productivity of stamping dies.
• Position requires job rotation to different shifts and maintenance jobs within the plant.
• Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.
HMGMA is the abbreviation of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. It is Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated EV mass-production plant and is an innovative plant with cutting-edge production technology applied.

Requirements

• High school graduate or above or related work experience
• 2+ years of job-related experience in the press die
• 3+ years of job-related experience in the press manufacturing
• 5+ years of job-related experience in the automotive industry
• Knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and use of stamping die applications.
• Knowledge of proximity sensors and applications for die protection.
• Ability to read and interpret die blueprints.
• Experience with hand & power tools
• Experience using Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Stamping department by repairing and maintaining automotive press stamping dies.
• Perform complex die repairs and modifications (stamping die repair, die spot, design changes. etc.); identify concerns and recommend countermeasures.
• Perform corrective, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on die equipment.
• Review Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies according to standardized procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies between production runs.
• Weld and hand grind tool steels to meet die specifications.
• Perform machining and fabricating on stamping dies for repair or improvement.
• Monitor completed repairs for continuous improvement.
• Support tryout of new dies in press line equipment.
• Conduct test runs with dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Meet repair and preventative maintenance (PM) schedule times to maintain daily stamping production.
• Troubleshoot and correct quality issues on press line.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality on all stamping parts including stamping panels.
• Communicate with all levels of management on die issues and die repairs as necessary to maintain production schedules.
• Operate overhead crane to load, unload, lift, position, and insert dies in press on a daily basis.
• Perform tig and stick welds, use hand grinders, run surface grinders, manual mill, manual lathe, try out press, and basic mathematics.
• Read and study blueprints or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating or repairing dies.
• Promote safety continuously; solve problems quickly to improve safety, quality, and productivity of stamping dies.
• Position requires job rotation to different shifts and maintenance jobs within the plant.
• Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Benefits

• HMGMA offers opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
• HMGMA benefits include competitive Medical / Vision / Dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and competitive 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

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