Die Maker - 2nd Shift - MUST HAVE TRANSFER PRESS EXPERIENCE

• Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas.

Fisher Dynamics is currently seeking a Die Maker on 2nd Shift for our Sterling Heights, MI facility. This position is responsible for fabrication, repair, and maintenance of progressive dies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform die maintenance, using tool room equipment and hand tools
• Fabricate and/or repair dies for production
• Complete in and out of press repairs and tooling pm as scheduled
• Document and record various data for the department
• Drive a hi-lo and/or operate crane to transport dies for maintenance or installation
• Ability to read Die assembly prints and detail prints, troubleshooting die issues, making recommendations for improvements
• Ability to complete entire machining detail process and form grinding
• Ability to set trim punches and pierce punches
• Ability to set form punches and ariel cams
• Understanding of Die timing
• Various other duties as required by the department including training die repair personnel

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 Education and training leading to journeyman status as a Tool & Die Maker preferred but not required

Experience 8 years of experience

Skills Strong mechanical ability and problem-solving skills sufficient to perform fabrication and build activities Blueprint reading Knowledge of cutting, forming, milling, grinding, assembly, tool steel composition, tool sharpening, hardness testing, machine repair and set-up, and metal fabrication. Operate basic metrology instruments, grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, optical comparator, and EDM machine. Ability to calculate speeds and feeds and perform machine offsets Knowledge of ISO14001/IATF 16949 Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees and suppliers Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required Ability to work effectively with people

Licensure Valid driver’s license, hi-lo license, and crane permit preferred

Safety Safety glasses and hearing protection required. Other safety equipment required on an as needed basis.

Work Environment Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of a manufacturing environment. Job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant, including second story areas. The ability to lift 40 pounds is required, as well as the ability to grip and hold hand tools.