Die Maintenance

Job Opening:  Die Maintenance

Shift:  Swing 4 Ten Hour Shifts Monday – Thursday 2:30 pm – 1am

Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. is seeking a Die Maintenance candidate for our world headquarters located in Portland, Oregon.  Leatherman is the world leader in the design and manufacturer of innovative, high quality, compact, multi-purpose tools.  We employ over 500 team members in our 90,000 square feet facility.  Visit our website at:  www.leatherman.com

Works under minimal to no supervision while performing routine maintenance and repair of coining, fineblank, progressive, and other metal stamping dies. Works with Tool & Die Managers, Supervisors, and other team members within the Tool & Die Department as needed. Supports the Tool & Die CI team with business objectives and goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth (SQDC&G).

Essential Functions

• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on production stamping dies.
• Disassemble and reassemble dies to exact specifications.
• Calculate timing and adjustments of components for proper die function using various techniques including shims, grinding, and machining.
• Sharpen components utilizing surface grinders.
• Set-up and operate various machine shop equipment.
• Operate precision shop measurement equipment
• Verify spare components are correct, in their place, and are available for the next service.
• Document the daily maintenance and repair information performed.
• Assist Tool and Die Makers with new die builds and production support efforts.
• Assist with die troubleshooting efforts.

Additional Functions

• May implement changes to dies using information from senior team members.
• Prepare recommendations to modify processes to improve productivity and quality.
• May assist with in-press maintenance calls.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Typically 5+ years of Die Maintenance experience required.
• Machine Tool Technology Associates degree, Tool and Die
• Apprenticeship program or equivalent experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of typical shop measurement tools.