Frauenthal Gnotec Inc. General

Fountain Inn, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Frauenthal Gnotec Inc a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a highly skilled Stamping Press Technician to support high-speed high-volume metal stamping operations. This position is responsible for press setup die integration troubleshooting and optimization of progressive and transfer stamping systems to meet demanding automotive production and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in press automation die protection systems coil feed equipment and continuous improvement within a regulated automotive manufacturing environment.

Core Responsibilities

Press Setup & Production Support

Perform complete setup and changeover of mechanical and stamping presses ranging from 400630 tons
Install align and troubleshoot progressive dies
Configure press parameters including tonnage curves stroke length shut height and feed progression
Support launch activities for new automotive part programs and engineering changes

Automation & Auxiliary Equipment

Set up and maintain coil handling systems including decoilers straighteners roll feeds and loop control
Troubleshoot press automation systems.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Diagnose and correct issues related to:
- Press drive systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
- Feed misalignment and material progression
- Die-related quality defects (wrinkling cracking burrs)
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize uptime and OEE
Collaborate with maintenance and toolroom teams on major repairs and die modifications

Quality & Compliance

Conduct first-off and in-process inspections
Ensure stamped components meet automotive dimensional and cosmetic specifications
Work within Tier 1 quality systems including IATF 16949 and PPAP requirements
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D 5-Why Fishbone)

Safety & Continuous Improvement

Enforce strict compliance with OSHA and plant safety policies including lockout/tagout and machine guarding
Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S TPM Kaizen events)
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap improve throughput and enhance press reliability

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship strongly preferred
5 years of experience in automotive metal stamping (Tier 1 or OEM environment preferred)
Advanced knowledge of progressive die stamping and high-speed press operations
Strong ability to interpret process documentation
Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and automation systems

Preferred Skills

Experience with stamping presses and advanced press monitoring systems
Familiarity with PLC diagnostics and sensor-based die protection
Forklift and overhead crane certification
Exposure to launch support APQP and continuous improvement metrics

Work Environment

High-volume automotive manufacturing facility
Exposure to heavy machinery noise and steel coil materials
Shift work and overtime may be required to support production demands

Your Application

Apply now we are looking forward to your application! The process onwards may contain tasks to complete interviews reference and background checks and psychometric tests. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. What unites us is our common ambition to make Frauenthal Gnotec an outstanding company to work for and to do business with.

Frauenthal Gnotec a world class supplier

About Frauenthal Gnotec Group

Frauenthal Gnotec Group is a leading manufacturer of metal components and products to the global Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry. Our operations in China Czechia Germany Slovakia Sweden and US has more than 1300 employees and offers state of the art technology in Automatic pressing Welding and Assembly . We offer processes and solutions for different materials thicknesses complexities and applications. High automation together with lean manufacturing Continuous improvement and Zero Defect Principle are our DNA at each plant performed by highly skilled employees.

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Position SummaryFrauenthal Gnotec Inc a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a highly skilled Stamping Press Technician to support high-speed high-volume metal stamping operations. This position is responsible for press setup die integration troubleshooting and optimization of progressive a...