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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for the quoting process of new stamping die builds and engineering changes to current dies
  • Review and approve tool processes, strip layouts and designs.
  • Act as liaison to tool shops that have been awarded the responsibility to design and build dies or gages making sure that customer and Wolverine specifications are followed, including quality and timing constraints during the tool build.
  • Participates in APQP activities including feasibility reviews, part design reviews, Run at Rates, etc.
  • New Model Tooling Start Up: resolves issues with tool vendor; assists plants in establishing process parameters; authorized to make tooling changes with vendors, manage vendor tooling run off activies
  • Current Model Tooling: Analyzes poor performing dies; revise process parameters; assists in resolving tooling issues at all facilities.
  • Continuous Improvement: Recommend/develop plans to implement QDC and other methodologies to improve throughput and OEE.
  • Work with other Wolverine facilities to determine tooling best practices
  • Maintain thorough familiarity with pressroom developments and new materials in the industry which might be adaptable to use by the organization.
  • Originates and applies new and unique engineering methods

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Four year technical degree preferred, but a four year tool and die apprenticeship is acceptable with some technical courses at college level

Three to five years’ experience in leadership role in tool and die, i.e., die leader, shop foreman, etc. in the automotive stamping industry

Progressive die and transfer die skills are essential (ie. die design, tooling experience)

Project management skills required

3D CAD/Modeling skills required for tooling design and engineering change activities

Problem solving/analysis skills required

Strong communication skills required

Proficient in MS Office products including project.

Journeyman card preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

3D Modeling and CAD skills required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, drawings, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Must have the ability to create business reports and correspondence.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skill and be able to effectively tailor the message to the appropriate audience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must have the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to create and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains stamping dies through a variety of standard methodology.
  • Assemble and disassemble dies to perform repairs, maintenance and corrective action.
  • Performs preventive maintenance to insure that dies are as production ready as possible.
  • Maintains logs and appropriate records on die maintenance.
  • Participates in tool design.
  • Performs a variety of welding applications to repair broken tool steels as capable.
  • Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts. Performs inspection functions to specified standards with assistance of operator and/or Quality Assurance personnel, as required to verify tool work.
  • Assists in development of detection methods and devices
  • Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines methods for sequence of operations.
  • Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, drills, saws, and surface grinders, to machine parts, and verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications. Smooth flat and contoured surfaces with power hand grinders.
  • Insures that dies are properly tagged when leaving the tool room.
  • Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
  • Examines standard or previously used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures, and recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
  • Has basic knowledge of press operations.
  • Communicates problems and estimated repair times to production as accurately as possible.
  • Assists with set up problems, as required.
  • Maintains communication within the department and with other departments.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

At least a Journeyman’s Certificate in Tool & Die; or minimum of 8 years documented experience in the tool and die trade.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Certification.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists in PPAP activities, including but not limited to, creating and developing PPAP workbooks, performing dimensional layouts and capability studies, gathering information from other departments or outside sources, and submitting PPAP documentation to customer.
  • Conduct training to other employees on a variety of subjects, such as the proper use and interpretation of measurement equipment, job packets (Control Plan, History sheet, manufacturing drawing, ect.), sorting and rework, Quality Alerts, and testing procedures.
  • First line of contact for quality related questions/issues on manufacturing floor.
  • Perform LPA’s (layered process audits), when requested or required.
  • Participate in cause and effect analysis.
  • Assists in the effective and timely resolution to customer concerns.
  • Perform part layouts using MicroVu, CMM, or any other standard method and equipment.
  • Maintain GagePak system
  • Perform in-house calibrations and schedule outside calibration services on specialized equipment or gages.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining statistical techniques & applications
  • Conducts studies on characteristics to determine appropriate dimensions to measure for SPC (if applicable).
  • Participate in internal audits of quality system plan and procedures.
  • Participate in External QMS audits
  • Participate in employee involvement teams, such as problem solving activities, 5S events, training, etc.
  • Create, modify, analyze, and implement effective quality packet documentation to control production processes.
  • Participate in and/or perform Gage R & R studies.\
  • Other activities as requested by Quality Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be self-motivated, have strong communication skills, and 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)

Five years experience performing quality assurance duties in a manufacturing environment.

Experience quality management system requirements such as ISO 9001:2000, QS9000, TS16949.

Experience with: GD&T, micrometers, calipers, optical measuring devices, special jigs and fixtures.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with simple mathematical concepts such as multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Input data into software based preventative maintenance system and assist with the development and implementation of systems and procedures for both toolroom and maintenance departments.
  • Review and utilize preventative maintenance software system to full capabilities pertaining to toolroom and maintenance requirements and schedules.
  • Generate purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders upon requisition approval for both departments for supplies (perishables, details, supplies, spare parts, etc)
  • Coordinate activities with outside vendors and tool shops as needed (pickup and delivery of dies, heat treat, coatings, etc)
  • Track purchased items to insure on time delivery
  • Maintain toolroom and maintenance crib inventory levels
  • Ensure all preventative maintenance documentation is in order for scheduled or unscheduled audits.
  • Maintain and track tool room and maintenance budgets
  • Generate reports in a timely manner pertaining to toolroom and maintenance requirements.
  • Other duties may be assigned by Supervisor.

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

Experience with toolroom and maintenance management software. Proficient with Microsoft office (excel/word), Good communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blue prints and specifications, technical procedures, manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Maintains furnaces, air conditioners, and air compressors as necessary.
  • Maintains building, performing minor and routine electrical servicing and other related maintenance activities using hand and power tools.
  • Maintains, repairs and rebuilds mechanical items on all presses, as knowledge and available equipment allow.
  • Performs minor electrical repair on all presses.
  • Maintains, repairs and rebuilds welders, tappers, and other production equipment, as knowledge and available equipment allow.
  • Installs and maintains piping systems for water, air and electrical conduit.
  • Performs iron or steel fabricating work or sheet metal work, as necessary.
  • Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, cut-off saws, band saws, and arc and acetylene welding equipment or other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Assists in the set up of or making of fixtures for welders, tappers and/or other production related equipment.
  • Makes simple gages for inspection department as required.
  • Repairs lift trucks, floor scrubber or sweeper as necessary.
  • May order general supplies for the maintenance department or solicit quotations for miscellaneous building repairs, as necessary.
  • Maintains log on all presses and perform preventative maintenance duties to support company PM program, including changing oils and other lubricants, filters; checking pressures, switches and buttons, cords, hoses, and other press equipment and supply systems; repair and maintains sprayer systems including fixtures, hoses, connectors, etc.
  • Performs daily safety checks on all presses and equipment to assure MIOSHA compliance including guarding, safety blocks, light curtain systems, lock-out/tag-out, etc.
  • Maintains organization, orderliness and cleanliness in the maintenance department on a continual basis.
  • May be requested to travel to other operations on an as needed basis to perform same as above.

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

At least a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)

At least three years experience performing maintenance or other skilled trades type of work, i.e., tool & die, electrical work, etc., in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

MIOSHA fork lift drivers license.

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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 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 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads work order or follows oral instructions to obtain materials or containers to be moved.

Loads and unloads materials (ie:  steel coils, etc.) as required, conveys materials (boxes, skids cartons, tubs, etc.) to designated areas and stages material for inventory.

Provides the proper scrap hoppers and packing containers to the presses and coordinates timing to reduce set-up and downtimes.

Maintains machine oil/fluids inventory, empties as required, including waste oil.

Provides tracking of WMS scrap metal (Martin Bros., Reliable, and non-cold rolled), and monitors steel skid returns.

Transports designated materials to QA and Production “Red Tag” staging areas for re-work.

Assists in die changes as needed, maintains die rack inventory, and lifts steel coils with power hoist to assist in changeovers, etc.

Provides required training to new Material Handler Trainees as directed.

Maintains a high level of “housekeeping” in the designated areas.

Performs required lift truck periodic safety/service checks and assists in the preventative maintenance and service as needed/directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides “Lead person” direction to 2 employees in the material handling group. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance for the Shift Supervisor; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

At least one year of experience performing material handling responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current/valid MIOSHA Lift Truck Driver’s Permit

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 frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:

  • Capable of performing all the job functions of Press Operator Levels I and II.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the setting and aligning of dies in a variety of presses and set ups.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in adjusting feeder equipment (uncoilers, cradles, etc.), presses (shut height, knock-outs, etc.) and automatic oilers.
  • Knows how and when to set detectors.
  • Assists in troubleshooting die and equipment malfunctions.
  • Builds and installs chutes and set catchers.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with the quality system and procedures.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints.
  • Insures all safety related items are in place and in working order at each set-up.
  • Has primary responsibility for on-the-job operator training.
  • May assist or be involved in tool design and approval.
  • Constantly works toward improving efficiency, and ultimately, productivity.
  • Assumes Lead person responsibility on an as needed basis. (Compensation will be adjusted).
  • Maintains good work area housekeeping including tools and equipment.
  • Required lift truck license (Where applicable)
  • Other duties as assigned by management

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

At least a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D).

At least one year experience operating and setting up stamping presses in a metal stamping environment.

At least demonstrated proficiency in the use of micrometers and calipers.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required MIOSHA lift truck license.

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. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Performs the job functions of the Fabrication Operator Level I and II.
  • Performs major set ups and operation on the primary machines (i.e., turret, brakes), with basic working knowledge of other equipment (i.e., pem nut, mig welder, tig welder, drill press, etc.), and aspects of fabrication.
  • Performs major troubleshooting of tooling and equipment including setup, programming, tooling, equipment, and operational issues.
  • Performs programming and program changes/adjustments on turret press and press brake.
  • Assist in tool design, equipment, set up techniques, and selection of future equipment purchases.
  • Performs on-the-job operator training.
  • Conforms with Wolverine Metal Stamping manufacturing work instructions and/or other appropriate directions.
  • Conforms with Wolverine Metal Stamping safety policies which includes lock-out policy.
  • Conforms with Wolverine Metal Stamping housekeeping policies which includes work area, equipment and tooling.
  • Informs supervisor and/or other appropriate team members regarding applicable information.
  • Works with other team members to reduce manufacturing related costs by increasing productivity and reducing waste (rework and scrap) costs.
  • Participates in Corrective Action and/or Continuous Improvement teams.

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

At least a high school diploma or general education degree (GED);

At least six months experience operating turret and brake presses in a manufacturing environment.

At least demonstrated proficiency in the use of simple inspection equipment such as micrometers and calipers.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required MIOSHA Forklift License

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. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.