2ND SHIFT TOOL & DIE TEAM LEADER NEEDED - LANSING, MICHIGAN
A Leading Automotive Supplier near Lansing, Michigan needs a 2nd Shift Tool & Die Team Leader. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist die makers, leads, supervisors, and manager in day-to-day activities in the tool room, with a willingness to change priorities at any time. Performs scheduled and unscheduled tool and die making / repairs. Always working to improve dies to allow the plant to run as efficient as possible, and ensure we produce parts that meet the customer s specifications.
Ability to lead a variety of cross functional team members
Leads by example and demonstrates respect to others with a positive and supportive attitude
Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
Strong organizational skills, with follow up
Anticipates and troubleshoot personnel and process abnormalities
Competent in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making
Ability to work overtime as required
Must be able to work different hours/shifts as manpower requirements or issues deem necessary
Ability to read 3D and 2D designs
Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately.
Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards.
Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.
Observe and follow company policies and always maintain proper standards of conduct.
All other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization s Values.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Tool & Die journeyman s card or proof of (10) years related experience
Experienced in leading a tool and die department/area is highly preferred
Experience troubleshooting in a production stamping plant
Experience with press hardening dies is required. Other experience in tandem, transfer, injection mold, and progressive dies is a plus
Experience with implementation of engineering changes and buy off of new tools is a plus
Computer proficiency Outlook, Word, Excel, and SAP is a plus
Understanding of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing is a plus
Reporting out on tooling downtime/KPI s
Understanding of TS16949 or IATF as it relates to this department
Must be able to use and explain how to use precision/hand tools as they relate to tool and die
Must have knowledge on the operation of manual machines, such as, mills, lathes, saws, and different grinders
Must have knowledge of welding applications, spotting application, the operations of a CNC, not how to operate it and GD&T as it relates to part prints
Must be able to read and interpret CMM reports and scan data as it relates to dies and part quality
Competent in new die construction, and all the stages that lead up to buy off
Knowledge of hot stamping technologies, setting dies in a press and rebuilding standard die components.
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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