Tool and Die Technician

Metalsa•Elizabethtown, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Die Technician at Metalsa ensures the seamless operation and maintenance of tooling and die systems. Candidates must have substantial experience and a deep understanding of tooling processes to join #TeamMetalsa.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of three years as a journeyman tooling technician /tool & die, preferably in automotive.
Understanding of die stamping processes, welding tool steels for repairs, and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Lockout/Tagout training.

Responsibilities

Repair, maintain, develop, and build dies.
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawings.
Address and correct quality concerns in tooling stage operations.
Implement customer changes (e.g., engineering changes).
Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, and bad setups.
Changeover tooling to produce different parts and spot tools for proper metal fits.
Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage.
Maintain tooling nitrogen systems, preventative maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.
Identify tool steels and perform necessary heat treatments.
Study and maintain die transfer systems, blank feeders, unloaders, and power feeds.
Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems for proper locating and clamping.
Safely operate all powered hand tools and moving equipment (including forklifts and cranes).