The Role
General Motors has needs for qualified Tool & Die Welder Journeypersons. Working under minimal supervision, the skilled trades Tool & Die Welder Journeyperson is responsible for repairing, remodeling, and maintaining all types of dies/fixtures using various types of materials.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Follow established safety procedures according to OSHA standards and company procedures
- Fabricate and/or repair dies for production while performing required welding using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding processes
- 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
- 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 create weld maps when required
- Basic computer skills