Skilled Trade - Tool and Die Maker - Louisville, KY
About The Position
Ford Motor Company is hiring Tool and Die Makers for locations in Louisville, Kentucky. The role involves skilled die maintenance and repair, including rebuilding die sections, retiming pads and forms, and making engineering changes on large body Class A dies. Tool and Die Makers set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools to shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes, read process sheets and work orders, and identify root causes of die downtime and resolve them. Previous experience launching and trying out large body dies is required. Employees must be willing and able to work assigned schedules, change shifts, and work more than eight hours per day or overtime while maintaining good attendance. The role requires following safety rules and instructions, working respectfully in a team environment, and performing trade tasks that can involve extended standing, walking, working at heights or overhead, and using trade tools and a PMHV or hilo. Candidates must complete an interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
Requirements
- Completed a bona fide apprenticeship, or have eight years of previous experience, or have a combination of previous work experience and training equivalent to a bona fide apprenticeship program in the trade.
- Extensive die maintenance experience, including rebuilding die sections, retiming pads and forms, and making engineering changes on large body Class A dies.
- Ability to set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Ability to read process sheets, PM instructions, and work orders.
- Ability to identify root causes of die downtime and resolve them.
- Past experience launching and trying out large body dies.
- Ability to perceive differences in details and prints related to the trade.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk unassisted, work at heights and overhead, reach, lift, twist, bend, and use a PMHV or hilo.
- Willingness and ability to work any assigned schedule, change shifts, and work overtime or more than eight hours per day.
- Successful completion of a job interview, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
Responsibilities
- Perform extensive die maintenance, including rebuilding die sections, retiming pads and forms, and making engineering changes on large body Class A dies.
- Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
- Read process sheets, PM instructions, and work orders.
- Identify root causes of die downtime and implement resolutions.
- Work assigned schedules, change shifts, and work more than eight hours per day or overtime as required, while maintaining good attendance.
- Learn and follow safety rules and procedures, work in a team environment, treat coworkers with dignity and respect, and follow leadership instructions and requests.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform trade tasks involving standing for extended periods, walking unassisted, working at heights and overhead, and manipulating trade tools.
- Use a PMHV or hilo and maneuver around vehicles, equipment, assembly lines or stations, and the facility.
Benefits
- Company-provided healthcare coverage for hospital, surgical, and medical care, plus prescription drug, hearing, dental, and vision coverage.
- Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Accident and sickness benefits and extended disability benefits.
- Automatic enrollment in TESPHE, the hourly employee 401(k) plan, at an initial pre-tax contribution rate of 3%.
- Eligible for company TESPHE contributions of 10% of base pay and $1 per compensated hour.
- Eligible for holiday pay, profit sharing, and lump-sum bonuses.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Immediate vehicle discount purchase plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
