Die Cast Mold Repair Tech / Maintenance

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Summary:

This position is responsible for the preparation and repair of die cast tooling and equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards. This person will be responsible maintaining tools, providing diagnostic assistance, repairing/replacing cores and pins and assisting in setups of die cast equipment as necessary.  These duties are performed under direct supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare tools for production and is responsible for the proper set up of tooling and qualify tooling is ready for production
• Make changes as needed (e.g., core changes die maintenance.)
• Understands the manufacturing and diecast processes and makes suggestions in how to improve these processes.
• Uses various measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and other inspection gauges.
• Makes high quality parts to specifications and assists with the identification of root causes and corrective action for quality problems.
• Understands and follows work orders and documents.  Ensures all production process documentation is completed and accurate.
• Documents and communicates among shifts any actions taken (e.g., changes, concerns) on tooling operations.
• Is able to maintain a balanced workload by prioritizing and maintaining tooling set-up, production and maintenance duties.
• Completes secondary operations such as inventory of core and mold components.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows specified safety procedures at all times.
• Participates in required meetings and training.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• High School education or GED completion required. 
• Two-year machine technology degree or at least two years of experience machining various parts in a close tolerance environment such as milling, turning and grinding preferred
• Knowledge of CNC equipment, diecast equipment, and maintenance of machines preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with the use of machinist hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Able to perform basic level math skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division using whole number, fraction and decimals).

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of set-up, loading and unloading tool in diecast machine.
• Able to disassemble and reassemble dies, water lines, hydraulics, polish or replace die components
• Understands basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD & T).
• Has a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and can adapt to changes in the work requests or environment.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and is a self-starter.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to co-workers and supervisory staff.
• Is knowledgeable of the 5s and lean concepts and helps production move forward in achieving the department goals.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

The following physical demands must be met by the 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.

• Frequently able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Constant exposure to moderate noise.
• Constantly stand and walk throughout workday.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel or handle and manipulate parts and tools.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Constantly wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by Polaris).

Compensation:

The starting pay for this position is $24/hr. Higher rates may be available for candidates with relevant experience and qualifications.

Starting Rate:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employe