Level 3 Tool & Die Technician - 2nd Shift

Location

• Hamptonville, NC
• Compensation: $35-45/Hr
• Lydech is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. The Thermal Acoustical Solutions Segment offers a full line of innovative engineered products to assist in noise and heat abatement within the automotive and industrial markets. The business manufactures acoustical damping and thermal insulating solutions comprised of fiber and metal based composite product constructions. These products are typically found in the interior (dash insulators), underbody (wheel well, fuel tank, exhaust) and under hood (engine compartment) of passenger vehicles, heavy duty trucks, recreational vehicles as well as in other industrial applications. The segment employs approximately ~1400 employees with operations in the U.S., Germany, France, and China.

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safety for self and others in the die repair area
• Works independently for stamping press corrections and troubleshooting
• Performs accurate identification of upstream processes and tooling related issues affecting production
• Refresh, repair and correct tooling issues using full understanding of materials and components
• Uses experience and judgment regarding press timing and out of press corrections or repairs
• Performs adjustments to dies as required to support production operations uptime
• Builds and repairs dies to operations needs
• Reports problems pertaining to dies proactively to leadership
• Works with Machine Operators to resolve any issues with dies and press processing
• Maintains housekeeping and standards of organization to maintain safety and workplace organization
• Serve as an active participant in programs that promote continuous improvement
• Adheres to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Proven experience and journeyman certification required for this position (including tool maker, die maker, mold maker)
• 3 years’ experience as a Certified Journeyman Tool / Die Maker / Repair
• Full understanding of form, trim and process corrections to improve production conditions
• Demonstrated competency of all skills necessary for tooling and support tasks
• 3 years’ experience with various machining equipment
• Welding experience preferred but not required