TOOL AND DIE MAKER - 2nd Shift
Location: Grand Rapids
Department: Tool Room
Hours: 2:45 PM – 1:15 AM - Monday - Thursday
Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking a 2nd shift Tool and Die Maker. The chosen candidate would be responsible for running a cell of our custom production machines including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities.
This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on putting People First, being Better Together, Customer Centered, Forward Thinking and always Committed to Excellence. Flexco has consistently been named to the list of Western Michigan's "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" and is a past winner of Western Michigan's "Best and Brightest in Wellness."
Education Requirements:
- Journeyman card or equivalent experience
Competency Requirements:
- Highly technical and creative ability to identify and resolve business issues independently.
- Originates and evaluates work for self and helps others in the organization.
- Uses advanced shop mathematics and all types of precision measuring instruments.
- Knows safe setups and handling of all types of work.
- Design and detail any fixture or tool required.
- Able to answer any technical questions and address all business issues.
Experience Requirements:
- Must have completed required schooling and labor hours required
- Must have good trouble shooting/problem solving skills.
- Must be able to utilize SolidWorks CAD software
- Expert knowledge of CNC conversational programming and Esprit CAM software.
- Must be able to build and repair dies, fixtures, and special components working from little or no detailed prints.
- Demonstrates expert knowledge and skills in all aspects of the job.
- Demonstrates excellent safety practices.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift 20 lb. floor to waist frequently; 50 l floor to waist.
- Stand all day
- Push/ Pull maximum of 50 lbs. 100 fee
- Trunk Rotation 45 degrees from the midline in both directions
- Reach less than 18 inches from midline both directions
- Squatting to service machines frequently.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build special equipment as assigned
- Plans, designs, constructs, or repairs a wide variety of highly intricate and complicated tools, dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and molds to extremely close tolerances.
- Typical work products include combination dies for parts of irregular contour, index milling fixtures, drill jigs with difficult locating or nesting features, and complicated foot press and arbor press tools.
- Perform machining and assembly of prototype work as requested by engineering.
- Work with hook any team to identify and solve problems that are affecting production and repair as needed.
- Perform housekeeping and minor maintenance in assigned areas.
- Follow all established department rules, safety rules, company rules and participate in continuous improvement programs and suggestion program as required.
- Do all paperwork and/or documentation as required.
- Work on special projects as assigned by Department Lead.
- Participate in continuous improvement and suggestion system as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
