Tool & Diemaker - Onsite - CT

This position is based in CT. Candidiates open to relocation or a 6+ month assingment are encouraged to apply. CSS is willing to assist with housing, meal stipends and travel expenses to support your transition.

**Job Title

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Tool & Diemaker

**Job Number

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51-4111.00

**Department

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Automatic Power Press, New Tools, or Secondary Power Press

**Reports to

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**New Tools

** - Director of Engineering / Department Supervisor

**APP -

** Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead

**SECPP

** - Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Technical Lead

**Fourslide

** - Department Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor / Senior Tool & Diemaker / Technical Lead

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**Primary Position Objectives

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To effectively support operations by maintaining and implementing systems and programs regarding tooling and machine maintenance to support production schedules, continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to the customers of CSS.

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**Position Responsibilities

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**Key Responsibilities

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• Service production tools in the press and perform pre-run maintenance on tools to ensure they are production capable.

• Fabricate tools, components fixtures and gauges as directed by area supervisor or Senior Tool & Diemaker.

• Assists in the training of apprentices

  Follow process for documenting Tool History and Set-up information.

• Alert Supervisor when there is a need for – Machine Maintenance & Tool Maintenance on Production tooling.

• Collaborate with Senior Tool & Diemaker on the introduction of new tools into production areas

• Assist in the Standardization of Tooling Component Inventory. Assists as requested in the development of Tooling Projects.

• Assists as required department set-up associates solving problems and issues with tool set up and tool production running.

• Support company Managers as requested on all Metal Stamping and Four slide projects

• Alerts Supervisor on updates and corrections needed on job travelers for operation changes/additions.

**Department Goals

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• Meet quoted/job estimate for Service-Set-up and Production Rate on all tooling.

**Other

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• Maintains adherence to company policies, environmental and safety standards as well as good housekeeping standards
• Assists in development & implementation of Lean Projects.
• May be required to assist or otherwise instruct other personnel.
• Perform other duties as may be required.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work overtime to support the needs of the business.

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**Qualifications

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**Education

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**Experience

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• Minimum Journeymen Certificate or 5 yrs. Equivalent.
• Assist in Component / Tooling Fabrication, Troubleshooting Tooling and Repairing Tooling. Set-up.
• Ability to read - understand blueprints and GD&T as needed for production manufacturing.
• Must be able to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, etc. in order to lift, move and manipulate tools and loads.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with Progressive stamping background required
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards and practical experience with the use of SPC in a production environment.
• Familiar with Medical and Aerospace (ISO13485 & AS9100) working environments.
• An understanding of Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineering - Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.)
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic / production oriented.

**Physical Requirements

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• Visual ability (corrected) to read directions and prints and to inspect parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work.
• Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
• Ability to lift objects from lower to a higher position or moving horizontally from position-to-position.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted.

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The above description reflects a general outline considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Minister Presses
• Strip Reading