Master Press Tool Tech Support Specialist – B-Shift

Role Overview

• Manually sets up and adjusts machine tools and or loading instructions for computer numeric control (CNC) systems.
• Provides support and skilled direction for Tool room machine operation
• i.e. (Lathes / milling machines etc.).
• Performs High skill level of welding for press tool die surfaces to A class standards.
• Maintains Working dies to achieve form specifications on A class surfaces.
• Assesses and Interprets Cad designs and replicate into the die surface and dimensional characteristics.
• Supports design reviews to achieve dimensional accuracy and surface repeatability.
• Ensures mature die A class performance into series production.
• Provides Maintenance of A class surface performance to achieve nitriding stages.
• Understands yield stress and tensile strength for making rework decisions on the press tools.
• Understanding material flows relating to material surface oil levels and surface roughness.
• Understanding material flows relating to gauge, hot or cold rolled and type of Zinc coating.
• Supports production activities such as: quality reviews, pre-processes, and acts as stand-in for press operator.
• Acts as production counterpart during slip breaks for release quality associates and press operators and supports other tasks and breaks, where needed.
• Provides tool maintenance when needed to drive improvement for production processes.
• Maintains the quality of parts through planned maintenance schedules, quality feedback and breakdown management.
• Assesses panel quality to ensure production conformance of press tools.
• Performs assessments for tooling improvement activities and first-off/ last-off reviews.
• Ensures effective handovers are completed across every shift along with completing shift handover documentation to support the next shift.
• Communicates and escalates topics appropriately to management team.
• Maintains accurate data entry in applicable systems to ensure effective reporting for each work area.
• Develops accurate records for all tool setting parameters in conjunction with best-in-class results.
• Supports work area team through daily VPS activities to ensure adherence to VPS principles and encourages continuous improvement.
• Provides tooling input into VPS sessions and Gemba meetings.
• Uses tooling expertise to make appropriate decisions and carry out actions for tool maintenance (reactive and proactive).
• Identifies needed tooling improvements based on first-off and last-off panel assessments.
• Creates action plans to improve up-time and other improvement activities.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• AA/AS degree in a technical discipline; OR The equivalent of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred); OR Completion of Tech Scholar program.
• 3+ years of related experience in manufacturing processes and/or manufacturing engineering.
• SC (or other) Department of Labor registered journeyman license as "Tool and Die", "Toolmaker", "Mold maker", "Press Tooling", "Tryout Tooling".
• 5+ years of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
• 5+ years of professional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• 3+ years of knowledge of manufacturing processes pertaining to assigned parts and applicable systems.
• 3+ years of long and short-term project management skills.
• 3+ years of ability to use and apply statistical problem-solving methods to aid with process analysis.
• 3+ years of knowledge working with innovations and/or automation of manual manufacturing/logistics processes (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of SAP (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
• Retirement Income Account
• Life insurance
• BMW Associates Assistance Program
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company vehicle program