Tool Die Technician

Job Description

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland currently has an immediate need for a Tool & Die Technician to handle tasks associated with tooling maintenance, die set assembly, and modifications on stamping related processes - as well as performing preventative and predictive maintenance on these systems. This role will sit in Wieland's East Alton, IL facility.

Starting Pay: $44.81/hr. to $44.81/hr.

Schedule: Rotating/Swinging

Pay Schedule: Bi-weekly

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Tool & Die Technician Responsibilities:

Responsible for setting up and configuring stamping presses with the appropriate dies and tooling, ensuring proper material feed, and performing quality checks to produce accurate metal components according to production specifications, while maintaining a safe working environment.

Perform administrative duties as assigned including completion of work order documentation and data entry into the computerized maintenance system

Work together with, and sometimes, lead the operating crew to minimize downtime and maximize productivity

Responsible for deciding how a mechanical repair is to proceed and will perform quality repairs timely and accurately.

Work with the production team to constantly improve production and maintenance processes.

Perform basic maintenance tasks on the stamping presses, including lubrication, cleaning, and checking for wear and tear.

Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and report more complex issues to maintenance supervision.

Complete assigned tasks associated with tooling maintenance, die set assembly, and modifications on stamping-related processes; including preventative and predictive maintenance on these systems.

Tool & Die Technician Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent; 2-year college degree in Machine Shop preferred

Previous experience as a stamping press set-up/operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Tool & Die Experience working on Progressive Dies is preferred.

Experience operating manual conventional lathes, conventional mills, surface grinders, and all related machine shop equipment is required.

Knowledge of different types of stamping dies and their applications.

Minimum of five years industrial/maintenance machinist experience OR a four-year apprenticeship certification (Machinist or Tool & Die Maker required)

Experience in press repair and general equipment breakdown maintenance is preferred but not required

Understanding of Predictive Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance practices is a plus

Company Description

As the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. In response to the global challenges of our time such as climate change, digitization, and minimized draw on resources, we design our products, services, and technologies to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect

Full-time