Seeking experienced Tool and Die Maker / Tryout Specialist who brings aptitude in building tools to completion from solid model designs, ability to distinguish required machining needs, possess the skills to direct and train apprentices to produce quality die building capabilities that meet company and customer standards in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Capable of working in a team environment. Leadership experience is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manage all aspects of tool build or tryout, can work independently to build Line, transfer, and progressive tooling

·         Component build and conventional build

·         Identify and solve problems – Implement solutions to develop best practice

·         Manage and be responsible for quality loop process and timing

·         Work autonomously, yet be collaborative in problem and solution discussion

·         Discover and solve die issues related to product quality

·         Communicate effectively across departments and with teams

·         Press operations

·         Tryout: spotting and set timing; work drawing operation as related to metal flow and formability, troubleshoot problematic tools in press

·         Run tool room equipment

·         Welding as required; tool steels, tig and mig

·         Attend daily and weekly meetings

·         Train and develop employees from general laborer through apprenticeship to journeyman certification and beyond.

·         Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.

·         Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships.

·         Commitment to continuous improvements

·         Commitment to customer satisfaction

·         Awareness of overall department interaction and setup to improve efficiency

·         All employees are responsible for the quality of the product, process or service they provide and to report any nonconformity to team leader for review.

·         Other tasks may be assigned as needed by company or customer requirements