Die Repair Team Leader

Description: SUMMARY Develops and implements the installation of sensors and electro mechanical devices in dies to monitor die performance and measure dimensional conformance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
Studies blueprints of die and product, prototype parts, visualizes shape and mechanical structure of production part, and operation of die.
Determines locations of sensors and devices within the die to monitor die positioning and dimensional conformance.
Sets up and operates and test devices and verifies conformance of sensors and monitoring devices.
Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of inspection devices and parts in die.
Works to part print dimensions and tolerances.
Perform die tryout on new dies Maintain the preventative maintenance; log and assign PM responsibilities Implement continuous improvement ideas on existing tooling Connects wiring and gages to install electric inspection and censoring devices.
Understands and enforces all safety rules and environmental procedures in plant.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises 4 to 6 employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Diemaker or die repair experience; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, die makers, engineers, and production press operators.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Must know general dimensional and tolerances as it applies to automotive design specifications.
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REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding of blueprint specifications.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in design specifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have certificate or registration in use of electric power systems and devices, particularly low voltage equipment and devices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of low voltage electrical shock.
The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.