Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

The position is primarily responsible for examining dies and press tooling to recommend and perform modifications and improvements. Some experience is required. 5 years plus is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventative maintenance of production tooling
• Operate equipment such as mills, cranes, die oven use and nitriding system safely
• Ability to wear proper PPE for tasks associated with operations
• Ability to accurately use calipers/micrometers, bore scope, feeler and pin gauges
• Rework and repair all die tooling as necessary with the guidance of Group Leader/Supervisor
• Review die inspection reports for proper corrective action
• Must be able to read/understand blueprints
• Must know how to polish and flatten bearings
• Must have strong problem-solving ability
• Evaluate existing tooling for replacement
• Inspect new dies upon arrival from vendor
• Evaluate test dies
• Assist other personnel or perform other duties as instructed by Supervisor/Group Leader
• Keep work areas safe and clean
• Inform supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems associated with requirements/responsibilities
• Must understand reaction to die tooling under pressure
• Must understand billet flow and temperatures
• Must know the differences in 6000 series alloys
• Must be computer literate

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must pass a skills-based test
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• Must pass a company background check and drug screen

Skills

• Computer literate

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Life
• 401 K
• Monthly Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement