Job Description

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

Additional Job Description

Interested individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications: