Tool & Die Maker (Auto Power Press) 1st and 2nd Shift

Work directly for a Hartford County, CT manufacturer of stampings, machined components and assemblies.Tool & Die Maker (Auto Power Press) Position ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesDescription of DutiesToolmaker*Set-up & Maintenance of Tooling including but not limited to First piece quality submission.

• Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information (reference Brown Card)*Alert Supervisor when there is a need for - Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.
• Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or technical lead.*Collaborate with New Tool Group on the introduction of new tools into production areas*Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory.

Assists as requested in the development of Project / Tool estimates (quotes).*Assists as required department set up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.

• Assists company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects*Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes / additions.
• Assists in the training of apprenticesDepartment Goals*Meet quoted / job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

Lean Initiatives*Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.*Participates in Lean Projects.Other*Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards.

• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct *other personnel.*Performs other duties as may be required.*Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work overtime to support the needs of the business.*Minimum 5 years experience in Component / Tooling Fabrication, *Trouble Shooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling.

Set-up - Trouble shooting of Production Stamping Equipment 60T-330T in an Automatic Power Press Production Department.*WINTRESS CONTROL Knowledge.

Fein Blank Knowledge.*CT approved (apprenticeship completed) journeyperson.*Ability to read - understand blue prints and GDT as needed for *production manufacturing.

• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments. Progressive stamping background required*Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience *with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
• Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.*An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.

Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly. *Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.

• Self starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.*Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect *parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.*Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted
30+ days ago