Die/Mold Maintenance Technician - Indiana Auto Plant

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Hourly rate starting between $36.04 - $41.19

Shift: Second shift & Third Shift

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

*Relocation assistance for candidates relocating more than 50 miles

Consistently maintain all department assets within their operating to environment ensure daily QCDMS target achievement. Technicians are expected to take a proactive viewpoint and demonstrate continuous learning (OJT) to self-evolve. Strong ownership and accountability for all tasks is a must. Other tasks as directed by Team Coordinator, Team Lead and/or Unit Lead.

At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day for an Die/Mold Maintenance Technician will include:

• Daily PDCA activity; Solving daily delivery struggles through deep RCA, strong CM implementation,
  activity follow-up checks and incident report CM closure
• Effective core-time PM activity (Equipment condition monitoring, in process PMs, Zone equipment checks)
• Downtime Call Support (Fast equipment recovery and decision making)
• CMMS (Maximo) Data Entry (Documentation of 90% of all daily activity- EQ change points, DT calls, PM closure, WO generation, investigation and CM activity, meetings, training, and improvement activity)
• Daily Communication (Shift start meetings, feedback for Planner, WO backlog reviews, activity coordination with other shift members)
• Project and Theme activity (using knowledge and expertise to apply theme or project-based improvements to improve dept QCDMS)
• Continuous Improvement (OJT and skill based) (Self teaching, equipment understanding, technical documentation creation and sharing, technical training)
• Non-Core Activity Preparation and Coordination (Break-lunchbreak and off shift activity preparation, line conditions, communication, testing planning, parts preparation)
• Department Pride Activity (Maintain cleanliness of all work areas, tool cribs, machine workstations, and office areas)
• Department 5S activity (Maintain strong 5S for all equipment, tools and maintenance shop, maintain local parts stocking, emergency recovery tools)
• Die/Mold parts, Machine tool and related machinery parts sourcing (Quote initiation, vendor negotiations, parts specification)
• New Die/Mold/Forming specification review and support (Risk assessments, commissioning checks, Genba reviews)

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years Die/Mold Maintenance experience in an industrial environment OR
• 0-2 years Die/Mold Maintenance experience w/ degree or technical certification in relevant field
   

Knowledge and Skills:

• Electrical / Mechanical understanding. Capable troubleshooting and repair of die/Mold related
  components without support. Adept with finishing instruments and hand tools.
• Overall experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical components as related to
  die function
• Understanding of blueprints, pneumatic schematics, and electrical schematics
• Welding Skills: Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and arc welding
• Skilled in performing preventative maintenance and repairing or replacing defective die/mold parts
• Skilled in using hand and power tools, including grinders, lathes, and milling machines

Additional Position Information:

• Fast Pace and at times High Stress environment
• Shift may change with business needs and include working weekends and shutdowns
• Some travel with notice 2-3%
• Overtime as required
• Standing, setting, bending, climbing, and walking on a consistent basis
• Lifting and occasional lifting greater than 30lb

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility  
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs
• Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.