Tool & Diemaker/New Tool

Connecticut Spring & Stamping

Farmington, CT

$35 to $50 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Job Title

Tool & Diemaker/New Tool

Job Number

51-4111.00

Department

New Tool

Reports to

Director of Engineering & Global Outsource

Primary Position Objectives

To effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs and tools for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers of the company.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Description of Duties

Tooling

Set-up & maintenance of new tooling including but not limited to first piece quality submission.
Alert Supervisor when there is a conflict in scheduling – machine maintenance – tool maintenance on tooling projects.
Assist in the standardization of tooling component inventory.
Meet quoted tool / fixture / gage build cost.
· 100% on time per confirmed schedule.
Assist as requested in the development of project / tool estimates (quotes).
Assist in development & implementation of lean projects.
Assist CSS Managers as requested on all metal stamping and four slides programs.
Observe CSS processes and give recommendations for improvement.
Alert Supervisor on updates & corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes / additions.

Lean Initiatives

Observes company processes and makes recommendations for improvement.

Other

Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards, and good housekeeping standards.
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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in the Set-up – Trouble shooting and Production of Progressive / / Compound & Secondary tooling.
Ability to read - understand blue prints as needed for production manufacturing.
Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments.
Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in a production environment.
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.
Detail & Task driven work ethic.

Physical Requirements

Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending
Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from

position-to-position.

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted

The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principle function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job