Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Tooling Teams perform the manufacturing functions related to metal working dies and tool making. They are responsible for completing all assignments to construct, modify and condition metal working dies and may fabricate new gages, cutting or forming tools and fixtures by analyzing blueprints, sketches, models and engineering or shop specifications. They perform precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions; recommend revisions in design and/or substitutions in material based on machinability or fabrication problems encountered; and solve problems relating to unusual materials, machine settings, fabrication methods, and production process. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following TE Connectivity's EH&S policies and procedures. This position will make, modify, and/or repair tools, dies, molds, jigs, fixtures. The successful incumbent will also work with gauges of intricate design and construction involving many interrelated dimensions and surfaces with extreme tolerances (+/- .0002)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform die and die module changeovers
• Perform preventive maintenance and die conditioning
• Sharpen, repair and create close tolerance tooling to re-build a die.
• Support stamping production by troubleshooting more complex dies (set up and production)
• Training support to apprenticeship program
• Support production floor

What your background should look like:

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience with small to medium progressive dies.
• Metal turning/grinding/machining experience.
• Prior experience with use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Good problem solving & organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High School education required. A vocational/tech school degree is preferred
• Completion of a federal or state apprenticeship program is preferred
  

Competencies