Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

The Die Repairman is responsible for maintaining forge dies via SAP locations, cleaning, repairing, and polishing forge dies after the forging process as well as checking shanks, dirt grooves and impressions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair of dies damaged during the forging process
• Welds dies and forging tools using standard welding procedures.
• During the repairing process drawings, templates and/or gauges may be used to verify repairs made to the dies.
• Performs die polishing by use of hand tools and hand held grinders using the following operations: caulking, chipping, scraping, filing, grinding and polishing. Which have been damaged in the process of hardening, forging and trimming.
• Stamps numbers and/or letter per drawing or written specifications on all dies which may have been damaged during the forging process.
• Maintain die work orders generated from die repair including creation and closure in system (currently SAP).
• Clear written and verbally communication including daily reporting of dies and their location including moving dies to the ready pile, inventory, weld or other location.
  • Communicate updates via e-mail, in-person or phone.
• Perform an inventory, at least semi-annually, of all dies and maintain according to the defined process (currently Excel sheet in SharePoint).
• Accurately tracking die inventory, location, quantity, and condition.
• Maintaining cast library including putting new casts away, and removing old or obsolete casts from the library, and updating location list.
• Perform general lift truck duties for the die room.
  • Retrieving dies from the wash area that need to be evaluated by die repair.
  • Delivering dies to the appropriate areas.
  • Transporting of products and supplies in and out of the die room.
• Observe levels of waste, chips or scrap and remove as required.
• Assist forge with die coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence. The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret blue prints.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common send understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. While we may approach problems differently, we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity – Responsiveness – Passion – Respect for everyone. 

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email [email protected].

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to safely drive a fork truck and operate overhead crane.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office - Excel, Word, Outlook) including ERP experience
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and work independently as well

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email [email protected].