Tool and Die Technician - 2nd Shift

Autokiniton • Bardstown, KY

66d • $39

About The Position

As a Tool and Die Technician at Autokiniton, you are a part of the 2nd largest Body-in-White and frame supplier in North America! This position is responsible for building or repairing all types, sizes, and shapes of tools, dies, fixtures and jigs. Assemble and try out complex tools and dies on manufacturing equipment as required for production.

Requirements

• Completion of formal apprenticeship program with journeyman card or equivalent to 8 years experience is preferred
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent problem-solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced in colleague relations, team skills, and the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues
• Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attendance record
• Comply with Autokiniton values and policies

Responsibilities

• Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment are safe
• Perform preventative maintenance as required
• Clean and organize the area, keep the area free of clutter and safety hazards - 6S
• Reads and interprets blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions or from the part to be copied or fitted
• Plans the setup and operation of all types of machine shop tools, considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool feeds and speeds
• Heat-treats and welds parts as required
• Determines specifications for inspection of work, using precision measuring and gaging tools, performing required inspection before, during, and after machining
• Performs hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade
• Fits and assembles jigs, fixtures, tools, and dies. Sets up, runs off and tests die to produce a product to specifications, tracing die difficulties to their source and correcting the same
• Tear down, repair, and reassembles tooling on the bench or in the press as required
• Assist other tool room personnel with troubleshooting skills or ideas
• Assist cell leaders with troubleshooting tooling during production runs
• A high degree of precision and control in work where damage could be high and where muscular control and delicate touch are required
• A high degree of attention and care is required, preventing injury to self and others when operating machine tools
• Possess good troubleshooting skills
• Able to pull and set up tooling
• Must have a valid forklift operator's card (or be willing to be trained before starting the job assignment)
• Process hourly/daily paperwork as required
• Does in-press P.M.'s as scheduled
• Other duties as required
• Regular and punctual, in-person attendance is required

Benefits

• This is a 2nd shift opportunity! Shift premium up to $2/hour
• Competitive Wages with pay up to $39.00/ hour depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
• 10+ paid holidays
• Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, opportunities for promotions, paid apprenticeships, and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees