MEL Die Maintenance Technician

Summary:

This position involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs on dies to keep production running smoothly. You’ll set up dies in manufacturing equipment, make necessary adjustments, and work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot any issues that come up. The job also includes checking parts to make sure they meet quality and dimensional standards. Being able to read and understand blueprints and specifications is important for understanding die design and operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Understanding of crimp theory, how to adjust applicators to achieve crimp heights with the desired features that make a good crimp: wire brush, bell mouth, having wire and insulation visible in the window between the wire barrel and insulation barrel, in order to Set Up dies in termination machines for production
• Pulls all dies that will run in the current shift to ensure they are readily available to set up and run in production.  Inspects, maintains, and puts away dies that have been run the same day.
• Able to perform & document preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly) as required for all dies and maintain all dies in proper working order/condition, utilizing best practice instruction from industry standards
• Able to identify and order any replacement/spare parts needed for dies to function as required
• Maintain die “spares” storage with minimum wire crimpers, anvils, and insulation crimpers per die
• Accountable for Die Log/Die Spreadsheet updated with correct information/maintained
• Identify & correct potential issues with dies and equipment before they impact production
• Use inspection tools and equipment (calipers, Allen wrenches, socket wrenches, and adjustable wrenches).
• Communicate directly with suppliers, technical support, and engineering via phone or email regarding troubleshooting, repair, and application of equipment and methods.

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Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: One to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and any other referenced documents, along with simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor, team members, and/or other members inside and outside the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply mathematical concepts using standardization formulae.

Reasoning Ability: Must possess, maintain, and utilize as required an understanding of general problem solving and logical reasoning. Ability to address a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to follow the process without deviating from the standard. Ability to read and interpret technical documents for troubleshooting malfunctions and part identification for replacement parts.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits             0 hours
2. Stands        9 hours
3. Walks        1 hours
4. Drives        0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:

Maximum: 20-35 (lbs.)             Frequently: 10-15 (lbs.)             Occasionally: 10-15 (lbs.)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:    Right,   Constant          Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling:     Right,  Constant            Left, Constant
3. Fine Manipulation: Right,  Constant            Left, Constant

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: Occasional               Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending At the Waist:         Occasional
2. Squatting:                           Occasional
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:    Occasional
4. Kneeling On Ground:         Occasional
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:  Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height, chemical, noise). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Closed-toed and heeled shoes required.
• Safety glasses are required in some areas.
• Typical 10-hour workdays with occasional/frequent overtime required depending upon operational needs.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability, dependability, and flexibility
• Good judgement

• Ethics, integrity, honesty
• Shows initiative and integrity and is willing to make sacrifices for the team
• Identifies areas for personal growth and continually improves
• Organizational skills

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts the success of the team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence. Ability to work alone.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Attention to detail and ability to document the process clearly

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.