Toolmaker

Progressive Tool & Die Maker / Auto Power Press

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs with regard to tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 apprentices

Department Goals

• Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

Other:

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

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, “bendies, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.  
• 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 (i.e. Kaizen, 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

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, “bendies, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.  
• 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 (i.e. Kaizen, 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