Job description

The Role

The Tool and Die Specialist will report to the Tool and Die Supervisor and will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on automotive injection molds. Excellent tool and die craftsmanship skills is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in similar environments. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams within manufacturing.

The successful candidate for this position takes pride in his/her hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail. He/she appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.

Responsibilities

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Maintenance repair and modification of automotive injection molds ranging from small 200t interior parts to large 3000t fascia
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Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly molds in a safe and timely manner
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Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities and various other components
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Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting and spotting
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Maintain mold PM systems, including following and developing detailed work instructions manage on schedule completion of PM activities
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Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in injection molding defects and productivity concerns
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Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change
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Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction 
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Support production floor calls with quality, mold performance, etc.
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Basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (i.e. hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, SVG cylinders)
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Maintain and stock mold spare parts
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Follow die cleaning method and adherence to schedule

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands:

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Ability to perform physical work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per day
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Ability to lift, push, and carry 50 lbs. 
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Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
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Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Requirements

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5+ years hands-on experience working in mold maintenance and repair
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Processes machining skills for minor mold component repair/replacement
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TIG welding experience preferred
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Willingness to relocate and travel
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Strong analytic problem-solving skills
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Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
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Work efficiently and productivity in independent and team settings
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Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
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Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspections results (checking fixture, CMM or vision system)
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Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
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Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances, owning assignments and taking full accountability for their success. work with little or no supervision
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Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)
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Experience in new vehicle development and launch activities
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Fluent with common MC office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Employee Benefits 

As a full time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents. 

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Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare PPO and HSA plans (including infertility coverage)
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3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution 
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Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)
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Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability 
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401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits 
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Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
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Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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