Die Maintenance Apprentice - 1st Shift

Job Details

Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH

Full Time

First

Manufacturing

Company & Job Details

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking Die Maintenance Apprentices to join our Die Maintenance Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm)

Job Duties May Include:

Follow all JIC safety policies and procedures to include proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout, parts handling and basket/rack/Die transportation

Use proper safeguarding during welding operations and use of machine shop equipment. Should not be using gloves when using drill press, etc.

Obtain proper training prior to using machine shop equipment, Drill Press, Mill, Lathe, etc.

Report all safety incidents immediately to supervisor or member of leadership team

Perform Monthly Safety Risk assessment or work areas and equipment that is used

Follow-Up of next production run on Die Sets after PM or maintenance activities are completed

Understanding of common stamping part quality defects and Die Condition impact to quality defects

Operate standard machine shop equipment that is needed for PM or repairs while receiving OJT

Set-up and operate MIG / TIG / ARC welders as needed while receiving OJT

Clean dies during preventative maintenance inspections

Perform preventative maintenance inspections as scheduled or requested by stamping production team which may include disassembly, inspect, lubricate, replace components and reassembly

Report any defects found during preventative maintenance inspections immediately to supervisor or member of leadership team

Report low quantity and out of stock supplies or components to supervisor or Die Maintenance support associate

Retrieve Dies from production floor that are needed for PM or repair and return to proper location when completed

Daily COP of work areas, Die Maintenance area and machine shop equipment

Maintain clean and clear of clutter work area, tool box and tools

Maintain appropriate documentation. Timesheets, labor sheets, Forklift and Crane inspection sheets

Communicate requests from other departments to supervisor

All work performed should be documented in Plex. This should include work performed and how long

Program Schedule: Associate can be in this position for a maximum of 2 years. Upon completion of 2 year apprenticeship, associate must have developed skill to advance to Technician Level. Otherwise, associate will be stepped back to general associate status

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation:

Weekly Pay

Additional $1.00/hour at 5 and 10 years of service

Additional $0.50/hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium

Holiday Pay

Shutdown Pay

Summer - around July 4th holiday

Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday

Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus

Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus

Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

Paid vacation

Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)

Voluntary Supplemental

Life Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Group Accident

Critical Illness

Company-paid

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Basic Life & AD&D

Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings

Spouse - flat $10,000

Child - flat up to $5,000

401k Retirement

Traditional Contribution

ROTH Contribution

Company Match

401k Retirement Profit Share

Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter

Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)

Company-paid uniforms, including laundering

Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

Job Skills & Requirements

Position Requirements:

Ability to use basic hand tools

Ability to read and follow schedule

Self motivated and ability to perform with minimal supervision

Able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and overtime

Must be quality oriented and understand how every task may impact quality

Ability to use computer