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TOOL ROOM TECHNICIAN - GL

Job Details

Great Lakes Division Plant 1 - Sparta, MI

Description

At Cascade Die Casting Group (CDCG), we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Repair die cast dies, trim dies, build and maintain fixtures to meet company standards to maintain production.

Location: 9983 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, MI 49345
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 hours, Fridays as needed 8 hours
Pay based on experience.

SIGN-ON BONUS: Receive $250 after your first 90 days of employment

ATTENDANCE BONUS: Receive $250 for perfect attendance for your first 60 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Communicate stock availability and check inventory.
  • Ability to read blueprints and make cores and punches per the blueprint.
  • Requires basic plumbing skills.
  • Build and maintain fixtures per blueprint.
  • Know how to hook up and operate a hot oil machine.
  • Knowledge of proper polishing techniques.
  • Know how to operate the hydraulic and electrical test machine.
  • Analytical problem solving techniques.
  • Repair die cast dies, trim dies and fixtures using precision measuring tools.
  • Performs machine operations using drills, grinders, turn threads, mill and lathe.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area.
  • TIG weld tool components as needed.
  • Process Specific Training if available.
  • Such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

  • React to problems associated with die cast and trim dies on the production floor.
  • Service die cast and trim dies prior to die set.
  • Communicate problems with floor supervisors and/or Quality department.
  • Complete required documentation.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

  • Two years related tooling/tool room experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to read precision measuring tools.
  • Knowledge of basic math, reading and writing.
  • Basic knowledge of mills, lathes, surface grinders, radial arm drills and spotting press.
  • CNC programming experience a plus.
  • Mechanically inclined.
  • High School Diploma preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

  • Valid Forklift and Overhead crane license issued by CDCG/Great Lakes.
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