Die Welders are highly skilled employees responsible for weld repair of dies, inserts and other specialized die components parts and devices used on manufacturing machines in an automotive manufacturing plant. The work requires practical skill and knowledge as a Die Welder to analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate welding equipment, and fit and assemble parts to repair dies and machine components. The work may require interpreting specifications, blueprints, manufacturers' manuals, sketches or similar documents. The candidate must have an understanding of metallurgy and material specification and the appropriate welding techniques for material ranging from D2, A2, O1, CC1, 4140, 6150, 0050, CRS, HRS, Aluminum M2,4,6 and etc. The candidate must have the ability to plan the sequence of components. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve. Candidate must be able to perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra and physics
A minimum of 4 years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide apprenticeship program as a Die Maker or a Tool & Die Maker; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Die Maker or a Tool & Die Maker; or eight (8) years of documented Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker experience; or five (5) years of documented Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker experience and three (3) years in a related trade.
Experience as a Die Maker or Tool & Die Maker in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Required
Knowledge of G-Suite Preferred
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
Work any shift and work overtime, including daily, weekends and holidays as required
Perform various welding applications - mig, tig and arc welding using various welding rods and wires; Brazing and soldering
Detect changes in molten metal flows
Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications to plan sequences of operations for repairing dies or assemblies and fabricating metal components
Weld in various positions (Flat, overhead, curved, vertical, etc.)
Perform heat treating; Understanding verity of tool steel welding and the pre heat and post heat requirements
Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes and tolerances of assemblies, based upon specifications
File, grind, shim and adjust different parts to properly fit them together
Perform tests with repaired dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary
Inspect finished die repairs for smoothness, contour conformity and defects
Lift, position and secure machine parts on surface plates or worktables, using hoists, vises, v-blocks or angle plates
Measure, mark and scribe metal using instruments such as protractors, micrometers, scribes and rulers
Design and fabricate metal components using required equipment and hand tools
Select materials to be used from a range of metals and alloys, based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerances
Perform incidental tasks as required to complete the larger task
Relocation is not provided for this position
Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented)
Health & Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability.
Compensation, Savings, and Retirement
Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing.
Time Away from Work
Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days.
Family Benefits
12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances.
Professional Growth
Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups.
Company Car & More
Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
