**Talascend is seeking a  Tool & Die Repairman for a contract to hire opportunity located in Detroit, Michigan 

SUMMARY:**

To build new tooling such as stamping dies, fixtures and gages by performing the following duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position. •    Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc) •    Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts and make repairs •    Measures, marks and scribes metal stock for machining •    Die welding •    Sets up and operates machines tools such as lathes, milling machines, blanchard and surface grinder to machine parts and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications •    Lists machined parts and positions and secures parts on surface plate or worktable •    Smooth flat and contoured surfaces to fit and assemble parts together into assemblies and mechanisms •    Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances •    Perform hand operations involved in producing jigs, fixtures, tools and dies. Uses hand tools of the trade •    Determine specifications for inspection of work, using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before, during and after machining •    Able and willing to work any shift assigned •    Keeps work areas clean and orderly •    Participates in continuous improvement  •    Conforms to IATF16949 and ISO-14001standards and  procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Journeyman Toolmaker or equivalent of six years experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work with the following data base programs and/or hardware: •    QMS database at basic level •    QAD database at a basic level
• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery •    Micrometers •    Calipers •    Scales