Tool & Die Journeyman - Stockton, United States - Simpson Strong-Tie

Simpson Strong-Tie

Verified Company

Stockton, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description
Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission:
to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Tool & Die Maker Journeyman, you support product development and manufacturing by constructing and repairing progressive dies, machining parts, and making prototypes as required by our fast-paced, high-volume sheet metal manufacturing operation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Machines parts by using lathe, mill, drill press, surface grinder, CNC mills, and other typical shop equipment. Selects, dresses, sets up, and uses grinding wheels for surface grinding, and form grinding. Hand grinds, polishes and belt finishes die components. (15%)

Confirms assembly by verifying dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.

Confirms performance of die by installing die, checking clearances, inspecting operation of die, making adjustments, and comparing finished product to specifications.

Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators so the progressive die produces a finished good that matches the production drawing.

Inspects finished dies for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects then reports to department lead to develop a plan to complete any required repairs.

(15%)

Provides guidance and support to the production shop in the set-up and operation of punch press dies and tooling. Assists the production department in the assurance of product quality, and the resolution of tooling-related quality issues. (15%)

Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Performs die maintenance (cleaning, inspection and preventive maintenance) and die repair (reconstruction and restoration of damaged dies). (15%)

Maintains tooling drawing files and records of die maintenance and modification. (5%)

Orders tooling parts and spares as necessary. (5%)

Oversee Tool and Die Apprentices giving them the correct feedback as they are learning and progressing. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes.

Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

Certificate from accredited school or trade school that a machinist program completed is Required. Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire).
Associate degree (AA) in related field or Journeyman's card Preferred.
51o years experience in tool and die shop with progressive dies and tools Required.
Demonstrated a basic knowledge of raw materials, productions processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Ability to use computer programs including and not limited to AutoCAD, Microsoft, Excel and Maintenance connection.
Knowledge for measuring tools including and not limited to tape measure, caliper and micrometer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. This role operates large equipment and needs to constantly position self to maintain the operation of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL
This position does not require travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION
This full-time, non-exempt, union position is located in Stockton, CA. This position is open to a day shift or a swing shift.

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