Tool & Die Technician

Cornerstone Building Brands•Bryan, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., they serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Their market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) responsibility are embedded in their culture, committed to contributing positively to the communities where they live, work and play. The Tool and Die Technician repairs, and maintains dies, fixtures, and all other tooling in conformance to customer and/or company specifications per control plans. This role analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools. The technician is also responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

Requirements

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker Certification
5 Years experience as Tool and Die Maker
Extensive experience with metal working tools including drills, milling machines, grinders and lathes
In Depth knowledge on troubleshooting in die operation and die Assembly
Knowledge of and experience with Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures
Able to strictly adhere to safety policies/procedures and be committed to customer quality.
Must be available for regular standby assignments; work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required.
Autonomy, extensive experience working with engineers and machinists and working with little supervision
Extensive experience in metallurgic knowledge understanding the properties of metals
Solid knowledge of trigonometry and shop math
Proficient in Word and Excel
Must be willing to attend training sessions as needed, including out of state locations
Possess strong work ethic and knowledge of intermediate troubleshooting
Able to read printed materials, blueprints, schematics, and computer graphics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships employees, vendors, contractors, and suppliers
Ability to show attention to detail in a very fast paced environment
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Reading and Interpreting Blueprints, design schematics and CAD drawings
Visualizing and computing metal shapes and tolerances
Design jigs and templates as supports in the fabrication of parts
Setting up and operate grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, parts cleaning, basic ovens, band saws, jib hoists
Cutting and shaping blocks to specified dimensions.
Grinding carbide, fit and assemble parts to make, repair or modify dies, jigs, gauges using machining and hand tools
Assemble and disassemble tools and die parts supporting the production areas to guarantee tools are repaired on time to ensure the continuous production and increase plant productivity
Inspecting tools and dies for defects, perform repairs
Diagnose and repair complex electro-mechanical problems with manufacturing equipment
Perform detailed setup on equipment including recipe changes and control adjustments
Repair and keep mechanical machine components in top operating condition
Maintain and repair pneumatic systems including repairs of cylinders and other components
Perform simple to complex mechanical Preventative Maintenance Tasks following instructions
Enter all work completed in computer-based maintenance program
Adjust equipment based on Statistical Process Control data and team with QA
Support our culture of sustained continuous improvement programs with the Corner Stone Building Brands organization
Support Tooling Efficiency Improvement and Scrap Reduction Projects.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures for Die Repairs and keep detailed records of tool maintenance, repairs, change overs
Comply & promote all environmental, health & safety programs, laws and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned