Challengemfgcompany~21d ago

Tool and Die Maker I: Non-Journeyperson

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OtherSkilled Trades & Field ServicesTool and Die Maker

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Overview

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility.

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OtherSkilled Trades & Field ServicesTool and Die Maker

Responsibilities

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→Troubleshoot, maintain and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process.
→Analyze specification, lay out metal stock, and set up and operate machine tools to make and repair dies.
→Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair dies, die components, and tooling used in the production process. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, and sets up and operations machine tools to make and repair dies.
→Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
→Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
→Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining
→Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, shaper, and grinder, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
→Lifts machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable.
→Smooths flat and contoured surfaces using power grinders and fits and assembles parts together and into assemblies and mechanisms.
→Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances
→Heat treats tools or parts
→Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
→Troubleshoot tooling analysis and resolve problems to obtain quality level of parts.
→Follow all safety precautions and company policies to prevent injury to self and others.
→Utilize calipers, micrometers, gauge pins and blocks, various other types of measurement equipment

This will be located at our Plant in Kansas City, MO.

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.

Requirements

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Must be able to obtain a hi-lo license.
Minimum of four years’ experience with approved trade school or 8 years’ experience
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.