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Dana Limited Hiring for Tool and Die Maker at Danville, KY Full Time

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment Dana provides the world’s original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

General Description: To perform daily corrective and preventive die maintenance.

  1. Builds, repairs and optimizes production tooling while attaining safety, quality, and production goals.

  2. Organize and determine layout procedures, work sequences and lay out material components for machining operations

  3. Plans the set-up and operation of all types of machine shop tools including lathe, mills, grinders, etc. considering types of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool feeds and speeds.

  4. Verifies dimensions, clearances, and alignment of parts and components with micrometers, thickness gauges, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc.

  5. Confirms performance of die by installing die; inspecting operation of die; making adjustments; comparing finished product to specifications.

  6. Resolves assembly problems by altering assembly to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.

  7. Perform die repair, inspection, troubleshooting, and tooling machinery operation to ensure company and customer of a defect free product.

  8. Answer press calls and make repairs in the press as needed.

  9. May assist in die set-ups in press for tryout and modifications.

  10. Disassembles tooling to be repaired or sharpened.

  11. Sharpens die sections and punches.

  12. Follow safety procedures and use PPE as indicated.

  13. Safe operation of overhead cranes is required to transport dies from one location to another.

  14. Follow all ISO 14001 and TS 16949 standards.

  15. Attend any or all classes related to company policies or procedures that directly affect company personnel.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

  • Associate degree in Tool & Die or apprenticeship in Tool & Die/Journeyman card

  • 3 5 years experience as tool & die maker in a manufacturing environment is required.

  • Ability to read blueprints

  • Ability to use grinding machines, drilling machines, milling machines, and lathe machines.

  • Ability to program and run wire EDM / CNC Mill a plus.

  • Work to close tolerances as close as 0.0005 inch.

  • Quality orientation and high attention to detail.

  • Knowledge concerning mechanical principle, machining practices, the properties of metals and application of mathematics and dimensions to precision machining and stamping

  • Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction

  • Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines

  • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from a management, team members, suppliers and customers

  • Team work / collaborative style

  • Able to use computer and software as required

  • Work overtime and travel as required.

  • Able to work under pressure of meeting schedules, production deadlines, and managing multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required gloves, sleeves, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, face coverings

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (infrequently)
    • Lifting 0 5 pounds (constantly)

    • Lifting 5 25 pounds (occasionally to frequently)

    • Lifting 25 to 50 pounds (infrequently)

  • Bending/Squatting

  • Twisting

  • Reaching horizontal/overhead

  • Simple grasping

  • Gripping fine manipulation/firm

  • Push/pull upper extremity/total body

  • Standing

  • Walking

  • Climbing stair(s)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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