Tool & Die Maintenance Team Member (3rd Shift)

DENSO•Maryville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the maintenance and repair of tools and dies in a manufacturing environment. The team member will utilize measuring equipment, operate machining equipment, and collaborate with various teams to ensure efficiency and quality. Adherence to safety rules and support for new product development are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 or more years of related die maintenance experience required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to comprehend written and verbal instruction and display a high aptitude in blueprint reading, math, and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to prioritize work when necessary to best support Production in the most efficient and effective manner.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision or direction and make sound, experience-based decisions.
Knowledge of industrial safety practices and procedures.
Display behavior which exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to accept change and communicate with leadership and coworkers effectively as needed.
Availability for shift work, weekends, or on-call support as required by production demands.

Responsibilities

Utilize measuring equipment such as mics, calipers, bore gages, etc. to confirm parts and or components meet print specifications to tolerances of +/-0.01mm.
Operate all conventional manual machining equipment such as mills, lathes, surfaces grinders, cylinder grinders, drill press, etc. to modify, make, or repair parts when needed to +/- 0.01mm and select appropriate tooling and setups to achieve acceptable results.
Analyze, modify and optimize repeat jobs for maximum efficiency.
Effectively apply the PDCA process to identify potential process improvements.
Perform proper repair methods including machining, hand working, and assembly of tooling components and perishable items to restore to an acceptable quality level.
Completely adhere to all Denso Safety rules. This applies to performing work on all dies as well as daily interaction on the plant floor.
Support new product development by working directly with Production Engineering to manufacture die components.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to implement kaizen opportunities and reduce downtime.
Maintain detailed logs and maintenance records.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and industry-specific standards.