Job Description

Job Title: Die Repair I

*This position will train on day shift and upon completion of the Die Repair I Program, the candidate will have an end shift of night shift. The candidate will not receive shift differential while training on first shift.

Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings.

At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer.

Basic Scope/Purpose: Knows how to operate and load dies. Replaces, repairs die parts to bring parts within required tolerance standards. Performs some set-ups and changeovers with development to more complex dies. Typically, involved in formal training or has equivalent experience in die repair.

What you will be doing

• Reviews parts and/or stamped strip to trace and locate area causing problem tracing defect beyond the visual point down through the strip and the various tooling to the tool or area that is actually causing the problem.
• Determines procedures necessary to correct the problem considering the overall effect of changing or replacing a particular tool on the remaining tooling.
• May pull and replace tooling such as pierce punches, slot punches, guide pins, suration blocks, forming and closing stations, swaging stions, flattening stations, stamps, etc., measuring parts removed and new part to be able to shim tooling to specified dimensions.
• Utilizes various inspection instruments to check tolerances parts such as comparators, micrometers, ring and plug gages and similar gages.
• Sets up die, obtains die from die storage, removes present die from press and installs new die. Adjusts feed mechanism for size stock being utilized and proper die lead, changes de-reeler for type material, pancake, or spool. Places oil lines for die in proper location and when operation requires, attach milling or swaging devices.
• As required and when die is in press ill make die change over to permit changing tooling to another part number.
• May be involved in formal training program for development with committee review.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you will bring to the team:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge and skill required.

Required Competencies skills, knowledge, and behaviors

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with team.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

At Sigma Engineered Solutions our vision is to be the global partner of choice by exceeding customer expectations. Our team members are essential to our customers’ success, and we look for these qualities when adding members to our team:

• exemplary honesty and integrity
• Customer Focused
• strive for continuous improvement in all they do
• are courageous and trustworthy
• are committed to teamwork
• are socially and environmentally responsible
• act proactively in the best interest of all stakeholders

If you share these qualities and you feel your background is not a perfect fit for a job, we encourage you to apply! Your background may have a telling story that makes you a better fit than you realize.

We are hard at work to make sure our people are taken care of, and our benefits meet their needs. What does this look like?

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program