Advanced Mechanical Technician - Metals

As an Advanced Mechanical Technician you are responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operation of the press area to do what is needed to train technicians to build capability while keeping presses maintained and operational. Will also be the liaison between press area and T&D support and will be the maintenance owner of a press. Performing in process visual and dimensional inspection to maintain quality standards. Must be able to prioritize workflow. Demonstrates technical mastery at the highest level.  Responsible for Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Cost associated with equipment. Must be capable of demonstrating computer skills. Maintain equipment ownership driving out losses. Technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision.

As an Advanced Mechanical Technician, some of your essential duties and responsibilities may include:      
•    Able to perform preventative maintenance checks on press and die sets as well as make equipment repairs and adjustments to machine tools and equipment as required.
•    Performs activities related to the production of forming and drawing metal including the operation of support equipment.
•    Visually inspects product during production to ensure product meets print and quality specifications. Utilizes in-process inspection gages and forms, for dimensional    verification and documentation. Segregates all scrap material into its proper containers. Identifies and submits product samples to Quality Assurance for Start-up and In-Process inspection during production in accordance with the requirements.
•    Operates all standard press room machinery including peripheral press equipment and production support equipment.
•    Works with toolmakers to troubleshoot metal forming and drawing problems related to feeding, scrap logs and disposition, part ejection, part conveying, and product dimensional nonconformance.
•    Performs preventive maintenance on production equipment, as required, in accordance with documented procedures.
•    Ability to understand all Metal Forming processes (sequence of operation, components, etc.) and be the technical resource for this area. Responsibilities include, but not limited to 1) assist product/tooling changeovers, 2) troubleshooting, 3) coaching/training new hires 4) machine rebuilds.
•    Use precision measuring instruments to ensure product conforms to specifications. Follow established procedures for disposition of nonconforming products.  Ability to perform procedures and operating steps as outlined in Quality Assurance Procedures.
•    Follow the DWS autonomous & preventative maintenance procedures to ensure proper equipment function and continuity.
•    Understand this position requires use and understanding of technical manuals, job procedures, and machine drawings.
•    Use hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment to receive, store and transport material.
 

Please consider applying if you have:
•    Two to five years of transfer press, progressive / metal stamping or drawing presses experience
•    The analytical ability to apply concepts learned in training programs, on the job training concepts, and ability to read non-complex blueprints to determine the source of, and affect repairs on, mechanical problems. 
•    Experience in verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators and other instruments commonly found in a Tool Room.
•    Experience with SAP process to enter and track malfunction notifications and spare parts procurement.                                                                                                     
•    Possess the manual ability to handle product and components up to 90% of the shift for the purpose of performing quality inspections.
•    Ability to read and write as well as have a basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
•    Possess the analytical ability to understand safety hazards
•    Must be able to tolerate heights, limited exposure to certain chemicals (Silicone, cleaning solutions, lubrication, etc.) 
•    Must possesses the physical stamina to walk, stand, stoop or bend up to 100% of shift
 

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