Tool and Die Maker II - Journeyman - 2nd Shift

Generac Power Systems•Whitewater, WI

10d

About The Position

The Tool and Die Maker Journeyman is responsible for machine building; tool and die maintenance and troubleshooting; maintaining tool-room cleanliness; operating equipment; and providing efficient, customer-focused service. The role manages the planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, machinery, tools, dies, and fixtures. It also manages manufacturing rework projects, creates prototype parts and models for new products, and inspects or directs inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules. The position works Tuesday through Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Work is supervised daily or weekly and follows established procedures, processes, and policies. The employee may prioritize and coordinate team maintenance activities in the Team Leader’s absence, provide hands-on training, and support project managers and engineers. The work environment may include indoor and outdoor settings, confined areas, extreme heat or cold, noise, vibration, heights, fumes or odors, and dirt or dust. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in tool and die design and making.
Certified Tool and Die Maker — Journeyman.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong prioritization skills.
Ability to understand mechanical and electrical principles and machine functionality.
Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics, including construction and equipment drawings.
Ability to use a personal computer and Windows-based software, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, AutoCAD, and Mastercam X.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in confined areas and at heights, and in conditions involving extreme heat or cold, noise, vibration, fumes or odors, and dirt or dust.
Advanced PC knowledge.
Demonstrated proficiency in the tool and die craft and ability to train others.
Ability to lead complex tool or equipment build projects.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex issues and work systematically toward resolution.
Ability to identify problems, determine solutions, and implement them.

Nice To Haves

Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns and communicate effectively with OEM vendors and outside resources.
Experience providing hands-on training to team members.
Machine repair capabilities and ability to prototype or replicate machine parts.

Responsibilities

Suggest and implement improvements to equipment or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Operate all equipment needed to perform the job safely and effectively.
Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns and communicate issues with OEM vendors and outside resources to resolve them.
Provide hands-on training for team members.
Assist with designing, fabricating, and welding mechanical structures, guards, and special equipment.
Provide technical support to project managers and engineers on projects.
Prioritize, plan, and coordinate team maintenance activities in the Team Leader’s absence.
Manage installation of new equipment.
Establish preventive maintenance activities and spare-parts inventories for new equipment based on manufacturer recommendations.
Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Manage planning, configuration, construction, and alteration of equipment, machinery, tools, dies, and fixtures.
Manage rework projects received from manufacturing and create prototype parts and models for new products.
Inspect or direct inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Maintain cleanliness of the tool room and deliver efficient services with high customer service levels.