Progressive Stamping Die Tool Maintenance Technician

**Description**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Preventative Maintenance**:

- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on progressive stamping dies to ensure optimal performance and extend their lifespan.
- Identify potential issues during inspections and implement preventative measures.
- **Troubleshooting and Repairs**:

- Diagnose and repair issues with dies, including alignment, wear, or damage.
- Utilize precision measuring tools to maintain die accuracy and functionality.
- Perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
- **Machining and Fabrication**:

- Operate lathes, mills, and other machining equipment to fabricate or modify die components as needed.
- Sharpen and maintain carbide tools to ensure precise cutting and forming capabilities.
- Leverage surface grinders to achieve tight tolerances and smooth finishes on tooling carbide components, using diamond wheels.
- **Die Setup and Adjustments**:

- Assist in the setup and adjustment of dies in stamping presses.
- Ensure proper alignment and function during production runs.
- Assist operations on the daily process problems related to the stamping process.
- **Documentation and Recordkeeping**:

- Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications.
- Track die performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvements.
- **Safety and Compliance**:

- Follow all safety protocols and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:

- 3+ years of experience in tool and die maintenance, specifically with progressive carbide stamping dies.
- Proficiency in machining and surface grinding operations.
- Experience sharpening and maintaining carbide tools.
- Familiarity with high-speed stamping presses is a plus.
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical drawings (e.g., GD&T)
- Knowledge of CNC machining is an advantage.
- Knowledge of electrical and acetylene welding process is a plus.
- Basic knowledge on metals.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Decision making based on critical problem analysis.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical certification or apprenticeship in tool and die maintenance preferred.

**About Franklin Electric**:
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