Apprentice - Tool & Die (3rd shift)

Job Responsibilities:

Some of the duties the Apprentice will learn/train to do include:

• Repair, adjust, maintain and sharpen dies, jigs, fixtures and transfer units of routine to simple design.
• Set up, operate and maintain service on tools such as lathes, milling machines, shaper and grinder to machine parts and verifies conformance of machine parts to specifications.
• Perform difficult and exacting machine operations requiring a variety of setups and methods to maintain close tolerances.
• Change internal die parts to produce new part numbers.
• Troubleshoot problem dies, jigs, fixtures and transfer units.
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments and hand tools of the trade.
• Select proper coolants and cutting oils for the work being performed.
• Read and interpret blueprints or works from verbal or written instructions for the part.
• Assist in maintaining inventory.
• Comply with all safety standards: Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Equipment Safety Analysis (ESA) and Area Safety Analysis (ASA).
• Ensure that job is run in environmental compliance after instructions from supervisor/environmental group.
• Perform routine housekeeping and improvements in work area(s) as necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor or group leader.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Commitment to completing our Registered Apprenticeship program which includes: four year training program at local community college or career center paid by American Trim, concurrent with 8,000 hours (four years) on-the-job training.
• Strong Interest in hands-on work and problem solving

License, Certification or Special Requirements:

• Dependability and reliability – strong adherence to attendance policy
• A high degree of precision and control in work
• Proficient computer skills
• High attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn Statistical Process Control; Linear Measuring; Problem Solving
• Ability to read complex blueprints and other required documents
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on all three shifts and cover call as scheduled.  May travel to various American Trim operational sites. 
• Must be willing to learn and self-motivated

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Repeated lifting, packing of items (3 to 6 lbs.).
• Requires some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. of a non-repetitive nature.
• Work with sharp tools and sharp edges on parts.
• Attention to detail in inspection.
• Must work as part of a work team.
• Requires standing, walking and/or moving about for time periods in excess of one (1) hour.
• Requires some sort of repetitive turning and/or lifting motions to be performed.
• Work overtime as needed
• Work with pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, changing priorities.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.
• Work with all levels of employees.
• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.