Tool and Die Technician en Nokian Tyres

General Duties & Functions

• Participates in installations and start-up assistance for new installation and die modifications
• Designs and fabricates small fixtures for equipment
• Discovers methods of improving efficiency and ensure quality standards, as an individual and part of a team
• Assists QA with finding and implementing corrective actions from customer rejections
• Communicates with other shifts, operators, and technicians to give and receive updates on die status
• Interprets blueprints and schematics, implement methods, practices, and techniques of maintaining dies 
• Performs preventive, predictive, project and reactive maintenance as required 
• Makes necessary changes to predictive maintenance schedules based on lessons learned
• Reacts quickly to die issues, evaluates specific nature of trouble through effective troubleshooting and analysis of data, uses 5 why method, determines root causes of trouble, determines necessary repair, and executes/expedites repair and recovery to restore die to safe and efficient operational status
• Reads lessons learned across to other dies/issues with the same concern
• Communicates specific nature of die repair and recovery, along with causes, to appropriate management and operations personnel
• Maintains accurate service records so that the performance of dies can be monitored
• Inputs appropriate work order and die repair data into the maintenance management system, as appropriate to assigned tasks
• Communicates required supply of essential spare parts 
• Where appropriate, develops, designs, and implements process improvements to enhance performance and reliability
• Assists in training newly assigned team members in the maintenance of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions and production schedules
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with tool and die (maintenance and repair) required
• Must possess good communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, excellent visual skills for accessing functionality of dies, above basic mathematical skills and reasoning ability
• Knowledge of OSHA Requirements to include Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, confined space and Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Basic working knowledge of computer software, email, excel, word and internet
• Experience with operating fork lift 
• Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical or vocational college related to technical field preferred 
• USDOL Tool and Die Journeyman certification preferred
• 4 years of tool and die experience in a manufacturing environment, or a combination of 2 years of tool and die experience plus an associate’s degree from an accredited community, technical or vocational college in a related technical field 
• Lean / process improvement tools experience and/or interest in advancing knowledge in this area

Physical Requirements and Demands 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout assigned working hours
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping 
• Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
• Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance   
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance  
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product 
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligible after one month
• 401(k) matching 100% on first 6%
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Onsite fitness facility 
• Fitness reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Quarterly incentive bonus 

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.