Job Description

Position: Tool & Die Repair 

Department: Tool Room 

Reports To: Tool Room Manager 

FLSA Status: Non Exempt 

  

For over 50 years, E & E has been a leading supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings and welded assemblies. Our growth and success is a result of the dedication and commitment of our company. 

  

Role Description: 

The responsibilities for Tool & Die Repair are to maintain daily maintenance, upkeep and repair of all dies for a safe, clean, productive and economical operation that fully supports press production.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned. 

· Repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dies. 

· Work as a team with the production department on all tooling issues. 

· Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequence of operations for fabricating tools, dies or assemblies. 

· Use of measuring instruments to conform to specifications, such as; calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators to verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts.  

· Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and bench grinders to cut, bore, grind and shape parts to specific dimensions. 

· File, grind, shim, and adjust parts for proper fit. 

· Experience working with large progressive, transfer and deep draw dies. 

· Cut, Shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes using power and hand tools. 

· Rework of damaged components in a timely manner. 

· Capable of interacting with fellow team members in a professional manner. 

· Troubleshoot problems to determine solutions. 

· Maintain a clean and safe workplace. 

  

Expectations 

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below: 

  

· Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job. 

· Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area. 

· Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.  

· Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives. 

· Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations. 

· Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner. 

· Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect. 

· Actively support the E&E values. 

  

Work Environment 

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:  

  

· Cold and heat (non-weather) 

· Fumes or air borne particles   

· Risk of electrical shock  

· Vibration   

  

Noise Level 

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required.  

Physical Demands  

The physical demands describes below 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. The following physical demands include:  

  

· Shop floor environment 

· Standing  

· Walking    

· Weight up to 70 Pounds   

  

Special Vision Requirements 

· Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). 

  

Education/Experience/Certifications: 

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred: 

  

Education:  

· High School Diploma or GED. 

· Tool and Die apprenticeship or journeyman status.  

  

Experience: 

· Minimum three (3) years tool and die experience. 

· Needs high strength steel knowledge and background. 

  

Certifications: 

· None 

  

Additional Skills Required: 

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required: 

  

Computer skills: 

· Experience with basic computer systems. 

  

Communication skills: 

· Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers. 

· Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. 

· Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

  

Mathematical skills: 

· Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra. 

  

Other Skills: 

· Detail oriented. 

· Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties. 

· Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Benefits 

E & E offers a competitive wage, solid opportunity, and a career path to success. We offer comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401 (k) program, and free membership to local gym.