Tool & Die Maker

ALUMA-FORM•Cope, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Aluma Form Inc. is seeking a Tool & Die Maker I. The Tool & Die Maker I is responsible for the repair, maintenance and improvement to all tooling dies, jigs, fixtures and fittings for press tools, CNC equipment in line with production and customer requirements to support business objectives. Support new tooling for new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.

Requirements

5 years tool making experience
2 plus years mold building experience
Knowledge of measurement
Understanding of engineering drawings
Understanding manufacturing processes
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Planning and prioritizing activities
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to present data effectively
Problem-solving skills
Understanding of Health and Safety practices
Analytical skill set
Understand lean manufacturing
Understanding of cost and financial impacts
Ability to work on own initiative
Able to work as part of a team
Ability to learn quickly and work in a safe manner
Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and work standards
Able to work with minimum supervision and to timescales
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain press tools, die repairs
Routine servicing and regrinding of tools
Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve at the press with minimal downtime to aid production
Evaluate each job and determine if it can be repaired in press or must be removed to Tool Room for essential maintenance and repair work
Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales
Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage
Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to Management
Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations
Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced
Identify spares requirements and log usage
Take ownership of smaller less complex specific tool suite to develop and maintain performance with minimal supervision
Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment
Support new project tooling from commissioning stages through to start of production
Assist in tooling buy offs and trials
Manufacture new tooling and ancillary spares to support production activity and customer deadlines
Document and update die history and other work records
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance
Carry out engineering level changes to tools and modifications
Test and confirm electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic operation of tools before return to production
Always maintain the highest standards of workmanship
Record all relevant data in relation to tooling and record on the Tool Room database
Be actively involved in improvement activities to support the achievement of departmental and company objectives
Ensure risk assessments are available, read and understood for each activity undertaken
Understand and operate within basic cost/budget measures for tooling
Work within 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) methodology to maintain workplace to a high standard
Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management
Ensure all lost time, minor and trivial accidents are reported
Promote environmental issues and ensure all company procedures are understood and followed
Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding tool making
Undertake special projects as required
Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
Conduct bench marking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
Plan projects or sub tasks so they may be tracked and presented
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks