Job Details

Location: **Montgomery, Alabama** ? Troubleshoot die performance in stamping press to resolve or enhance form-ability issues. ? Position requires the ability to work overtime in excess of 40 hours per week. ? Administer, coordinate, and comply with all Business Management Systems (BMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Safety Management Systems (SMS) requirements. ? Meet all other requirements as assigned. **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:**

? 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 Requirements:**

**Education**

? High School diploma/GED

? 2 year Technical Degree preferred

**Related Experience**

? 1 3 years job related experience desired

**Skills / Knowledge**

? MSWord

? MS 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.

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