Position: Tool & Die Technician- 3 Job Band: 600

Location: Pella Progressed Band: 640

Department: MES Job Code: 20150

Reports To: Department Manager Status: Full-time

PWS Level: 3 FLSA Code: Non-exempt

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position works independently and with teams on fabrication, maintenance and repair of dies from and for production. The Tool & Die Technician understands the operation of and performs construction, maintenance, troublehooting, and sharpening of dies.

 

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Tobacco free workplace.

· Pass drug screen

· High school diploma or equivalency

· Pass pre-work vision screen

· Pass pre-employment tests

· Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite, and respectful manner

 

ENVIRONMENT:

· Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

· Season high temperatures and humidity

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures, including proper PPE usage

· Regular/dependable attendance required

· Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organization

· Flexibility of work hours including overtime & adjusting shift schedule tp meet business needs

· Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines

· Safely work with chemicals in the workplace

· Proficient use of a variety of precision machining tools and measurement devices

· Perform die construction, debug, qualification, maintenance, and sharpening

· Must maintain required PIV license

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to rotate to other positions as needed

· Willingness to travel

· Other duties may be assigned

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

· Manufacturing related experience is preferred

· A degree in Tool & Die or other equivalent program or a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience in the Tool & Die field or completion of the die builder trainee program within the first 2 years in the role.

 

SKILLS:

· Able to work with minimal supervision

· Proficient computer knowledge

· Read and interpret blueprints

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Proficient mechanical and math aptitude

· Decision making/Problem solving skills

· Time Management

· Ability to work with internal and external customers

· Demonstrated competency in the use of typical equipment in a die shop including CNC machining equipment

 

FACTORY SKILLS CLASSES PREFERRED:

· Blueprint Reading

· Math of Material Mechanics

· Measurement Technology

· Quality Technology

· Algebra/Trigonometry

· Lift Truck & Burden Carrier License

 

MAINTENANCE TRAINING (Pella or Equivalent Education/Certification) PREFERRED prior to entering role:

· Welding

· Metallurgy

· Hydraulics - Pneumatics

· Auto Cad

· Solid Edge Interface Introduction

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level and up to 70 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products

· Generate up to 100 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

· Generate up to 20 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products

· Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks

· Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products

· Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products

· Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products

· Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift

· Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day