Die Maker Journeyperson - Fairfax

General Motors • Full-time • United States • 2w ago

The Role    

General Motors has needs for qualified Die Maker Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Die Maker Journeyperson is responsible for building, repairing, remodeling, and maintaining all types of dies using various types of material. 

 
Primary Responsibilities:    

Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures 
Fabricate and/or repair dies for production, including performing required welding operations 
Read blueprints to perform die repair/fabrication 
Perform die repair, using mills, lathes and grinders as well as hand tools 
Make in-press repairs of dies/tooling 
Die tryout duties as required 
Utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, to repair/fabricate dies 
Drive a hi-lo and/or operate overhead crane to transport dies as well as other heavy equipment 
Document and record various data for the department 
Basic computer skills