Tool and Die Maker

Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co. • Oxford, MS

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About The Position

Amsted Automotive - Oxford, MS is looking for an experienced Tool & Die maker who will be responsible for independently managing tool set-up, repair and maintenance throughout the facility as directed.

Requirements

• Certificate of Qualification for Tool & Die Making
• Minimum two years' experience as Tool & Die Maker
• Requires knowledge of stamping presses and related machinery, basic pneumatics, hydraulics
• Knowledge of MIG / TIG and / or Arc welding and use of cutting torches would be considered an asset
• Ability to operate tool room equipment - lathes, mills, surface grinders
• Must have ability to read / interpret blueprints including GD&T
• Requires knowledge of nitrogen gas spring cylinder & manifold set up, maintenance and repair

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience using AutoCAD preferred
• Preferred: GD&T certification

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, set up, repair, maintenance, construction of various die tooling and related equipment throughout the plant
• Inform, record, report as required or appropriate
• Responsible for set up and tooling changes in flow forming machines and troubleshooting of flow forming issues
• Responsible for chuck and NC-tooling related setup and maintenance including troubleshooting issues related to these systems
• Responsible for the safe operation, organization, and maintenance of all Tool Room equipment
• Responsible for troubleshooting, carry out preventative maintenance as scheduled / required on various types of tooling and related equipment to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency
• Responsible to conduct all work in accordance with handbook / trade / training standards, and responsibilities defined in job documents (job descriptions, operator instructions, etc.)
• Responsible to participate in team activities and perform duties safely in manner that reflects sense of 'urgency' with respect to meeting deadlines and goals
• Responsible for the maintaining of tool tracking data including, but not limited to dies, CNC lathes, WF
• Responsible for setting up, collaboratively troubleshoot (in conjunction with toolmakers, millwrights, CNC techs, electricians, production personnel and vendors), equipment, repair programs and tooling as required
• Responsible for creating or participate in the creation of systems / documentation requirements to ensure compliance to ISO/TS16949, ISO14001, and Q1
• Shift work / overtime as required to meet customer demands and ensure a smooth flow of operations
• Effective interpersonal / communication skills required internally (within own department and others) and externally (suppliers and customers)
• Complete work assignments with accuracy, sense of urgency, and in a safe manner in accordance with established standards, and all applicable Regulations / Legislation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree