Maintenance Team Member - Stamping (Die Maintenance)

Position Summary:

Support the Stamping department by repairing and maintaining automotive press stamping dies. Perform complex die repairs and modifications (weld, die spot, design changes. etc.); identify concerns, and recommend countermeasures. Perform corrective, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on die equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on stamping dies according to standardized procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance on dies between production runs.
• Weld and hand grind tool steels to meet die specifications.
• Perform machining and fabricating on stamping dies for repair or improvement.
• Monitor completed repairs for continuous improvement.
• Support tryout of new dies in press line equipment. Conduct test runs with dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary.
• Meet repair and preventative maintenance (PM) schedule times to maintain daily stamping production.
• Troubleshoot and correct quality issues on press line.
• Maintain and continuously improve quality on all stamping parts including stamping panels.
• Communicate with all levels of management on die issues and die repairs as necessary to maintain production schedules.
• Operate overhead crane to load, unload, lift, position, and insert dies in press on a daily basis.
• Perform tig and stick welds, use hand grinders, run surface grinders, manual mill, manual lathe, try out press, and basic mathematics.
• Read and study blueprints or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating or repairing dies.
• Promote safety continuously; solve problems quickly to improve safety, quality, and productivity of stamping dies.
• Position requires job rotation to different shifts and maintenance jobs within the plant.
• Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management System (BMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED
• 2 year Technical Degree preferred

Related Experience:

1 – 3 years job related experience preferred

Skills / Knowledge:

• Word
• Excel
• Knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and use of stamping die applications
• Knowledge of proximity sensors and applications for die protection
• Ability to read and interpret die blueprints
• Experience with hand & power tools

Additional Information:

Position may require occasional travel (domestic or foreign). Flexibility in working hours to include weekends, holidays, and off shift. Position may require on-call duty or overtime due to overall responsibility.