First Shift Maintenance Technician - Tool & Die

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First Shift Maintenance Technician - Tool & Die

BlueScope Buildings North America

icon Jackson, TN, US, 38301

iconFull Time

icon26 September 2024

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Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Toll and Die Maker is a craft technician who works independently and uses judgement to cut, shape, finish and maintain tools made of metal. 

  • Uses tools and dies to build fixtures; creates dies as required to construct new fixtures
  • Repairs dies, molds and tools when needed; disassembles molds, jigs, tools and fixtures, then reassembles when repaired.
  • Reads and understands blueprints and complicated schematics as required to create and build new fixtures, tools and machine parts.
  • Uses computer-aided design (CAD) software to create designs and/or turn designs into blueprints
  • Inspects completed tools and dies for signs of imperfection or damage that may affect functionality
  • Regularly tests all equipment, tools and machines to ensure they are arranged and set properly and working efficiently
  • Modifies machines to control speed, material feed, or path of cut as required to ensure a quality product is produced within specifications
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures and tools.  Operates cutting torch or welding equipment.
  • Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities 
  • Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

Minimum:
•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    Attain ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level

•   Tool & Die Test Required

•    6 months of experience in industrial maintenance; or a combination of Technical school degree, craft certification, or completion of maintenance skills/craft courses and experience in industrial maintenance

Preferred:
•    Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance or Technical school degree
•    5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, machinist and/or related fields
•    Working knowledge of drawing software such as AutoCAD
•    Proficient in reading blueprints, designing and fabricating parts
•    Experience in the diagnostics and repair of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or robotics
 

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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