Tool and Die Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Assisting in solving tool & die problems arising during production runs, with the minimum interruption to production.
• Provide a tool & die history by filling in or completing all work forms, e.g., time sheets, tool status and preventative maintenance reports, spare parts list, perishable tool inventory list, etc.
• Make repairs, modifications, prototypes, and engineering changes to existing tools, dies, production parts and fixtures under the guidance of a toolmaker. Ensure timely try-outs to meet production schedule requirements or customers delivery dates. Ensure all work meets high quality standards and includes changes in order to meet the requirements of the "Quick Die Change" program.
• Actively participate in the design and development of methods and tooling and fixtures to meet quick die change objectives.
• Build new tooling components or fixtures with supervision from a tool & die maker. Also draw detailed die component drawings.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety rules and housekeeping principles. Take steps to ensure substandard conditions and practices identified in monthly plant safety audits are corrected.
• Participate in and provide expert advice to "Employee Involvement Teams", and occasionally participate on "Problem Solving Teams".
• Advise management of all potential problems or concerns and offer opportunities for improvement.
• Work in compliance with IATF16949 standards.
• Implement and apply SPC procedures as they relate to customer drawings and specifications.
• Perform all other duties as determined by the toolroom lead hand, toolroom manager, Assistant General Manager or General Manager.
• Maintain due diligence in regard to environmental matters and minimize any potentially harmful impact.
• Work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA and be accountable for Health & Safety responsibilities as outlined under the company safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Follow all departmental and general procedures where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager and / or Department Manager.
• Abide by all company safety rules, responsibilities, policies and procedures including OHSA requirements.
• Work in compliance and conform to the Environment and ISO14001 and IATF16949 standards.
• Adopt and practice Kaizen principles and participate in Kaizen and GEAR activities.

Additional Information

EEO and safety information : We are committed to fair employment practices and provide recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

Notes

Seniority level : Internship. Employment type : Full-time. Job function : Engineering and Information Technology. Industry : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.

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