Tool & Die Maker
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com
Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders.Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries.About the Role: As a Tool & Die Maker, you'll be at the forefront of our manufacturing process, creating intricate tools and dies that breathe life into our products. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail will be the driving force behind our success.What does a day-in-the-life look like?Repair, Maintain, Develop and Build DiesGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing of component and frame assembly drawingsUnderstand all tooling stage operations so that quality concerns can be addressed and corrected.Be able to implement customer changes (ex. Engineering changes)Make tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, bad set-ups, etc.Be able to change over tooling to produce different parts.Be able to spot tools for proper metal fits.Use circle grid analysis to reduce material stretch and eliminate breakage.Maintain tooling nitrogen systems.Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory for tooling to reduce down time.Be able to identify tool steels and know how to heat treat them when necessary.Study in die transfer systems, how they work, how they are adjusted, how part changes would affect them, and maintain a preventative maintenance system.Understand blank feeders, unloaders, and power feeds.Understand hydraulic and pneumatic systems so that proper locating and clamping systems can be maintained.Able to safely operate all powered, hand tools and moving equipment (including, but not limited to, forklift and crane) and able to set up appropriate tools in the department with use of these equipment.What you will bring: Academic & ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED equivalentMinimum of five years’ experience as a journeyman machinist/tool & die (automotive preferred)Knowledge of welding tool steels for repair needs (preferred)Understanding of die stamping processProficient computer skills/Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point)Lockout / Tagout trainingSAFETY – Metalsa takes employee safety seriously. We foster an environment of safe practices, with robust policies, training, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other workplace safety measures that have been put in place.EEOC Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.What is in it for YOU? As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!! Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid HolidaysExcellent Benefits Plan!Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurancePaid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability CoverageFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)401(k) Company MatchingTuition Reimbursement ProgramAdvancement Opportunities & Training ProgramsOther Discounts & Perks!Why Join Us:Empower Innovation: Your expertise will play a pivotal role in our continuous pursuit of innovation.Craftsmanship Appreciation: Join a team that truly values and appreciates the artistry of Tool & Die Making.Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team that fosters creativity and teamwork.Growth Opportunities: Your skills will have room to flourish, and you'll have the chance to grow with us.Proud Legacy: Be part of a company with a proud history of delivering top-notch products.
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