Description
The Tool & Die Repair Specialist is charged with the responsibility of safely maintaining and repairing high quality production dies, weld fixtures, and patterns.
This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees’ talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.
Key Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the Tool & Die Repair Specialist is to expertly replace worn components on dies and fixtures, sharpen punches, shims, and remove material. The standard for all equipment and tools used at GSM is that they perform as if they are new. Therefore, it is expected that all employees participate in safely maintaining equipment, tools, and their work environment.
Additional tasks include:
• Measuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devices
• Reading blue prints
• Maintaining and repairing weld and assembly fixtures, stamping dies, and press brake tooling
• Reading job travelers and complying with work instructions
• Collecting product inspection results as required by inspection standards
• Entering data to accurately complete transactions
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Communicating and maintaining the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the department
• Using surface grinders, Bridgeport drill press, milling machines, radial drills, and lathes
• Running production as needed depending on workload
• Operating Bridgeports, CNC mills, and surface grinders
Requirements
5 Years or more experience repairing dies, weld or mold fixtures is preferred.
Technical training certification (preferred)
• VMC or CNC Technical Training (preferred)
Summary
What We Do
General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.
GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.
What Makes Us Different
GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:
- Excellent wages
- $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Cafeteria
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Locker rooms with showers
- Air-conditioned welding department
- Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
- Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide