Tool & Die Operator

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Tool & Die Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and extrusion, with expertise in setting up, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting tooling and die equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain die heads and tooling used in PVC pipe extrusion production.
• Perform complete tooling and die changeovers, including installation of air plugs, tank gaskets, chains, heater bands, and pin heaters.
• Repair, clean, inspect, and store tooling while ensuring dies meet production and quality standards.
• Inspect die components for chrome wear, damage, and defects to prevent production issues.
• Measured barrels, screws, and tooling components using precision measuring equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and reported equipment issues to maintenance and supervisors to reduce downtime.
• Maintain tooling inventory by labeling, organizing, and storing die parts and tooling racks.
• Operate forklifts safely to transport tooling, dies, raw materials, and finished products.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Completed production reports, maintenance documentation, and quality records accurately.
• Followed OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all company safety procedures.
• Aid in training new employees on tooling setup, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to meet production schedules and quality objectives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Training: The first year will be on the job training, learning the manufacturing process, and the electrical equipment throughout the plant. Continuous training on the job as new equipment is installed, and projects are designed and developed.
• Computer skills: None required.
• Languages skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to communicate effectively with employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, fractions, percentages, decimals, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical demands: Have adequate sight, hearing and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles. (i.e., forklifts and sweepers). Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators. Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators. Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling capabilities to handle job requirements such as operating, cleaning or packaging equipment and products. Balance to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to limited direct supervision and or observation. Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other fellow employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements. Hear clearly and understand verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone. See and understand written communication. Ability to use caution when lifting or handling objects or equipment to remain within the recommended weight limit of 50 pounds and get assistance if material is over 50 pounds. Walking through, under, and around equipment with a clearance of 30". Ability to feel objects, textures, size, and shape and to determine temperatures by touching of skin, primarily by that of fingertips. Ability to grasp tools (manual as well as powered) and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees. (i.e., power saws, drills, hammers, presses, latches, etc.). Sight capability to safely operate at arm’s length machinery and power and/or hand tools needed to accomplish the requirement of the job assignments for this position.
• Work environment: Inside and outside environments apply. Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body. Subject to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gasses, and high heats. Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, and dusts. Subject to oils and other cutting fluids.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or recognized equivalent.
• TRAINING: The first year will be on the job training, learning the manufacturing process, and the electrical equipment throughout the plant. Continuous training on the job as new equipment is installed, and projects are designed and developed.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: None required.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to communicate effectively with employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, fractions, percentages, decimals, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Have adequate sight, hearing and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles. (i.e., forklifts and sweepers). Sight capabilities to distinguish proper product identification as well as warning and operational indicators. Hearing capabilities to distinguish differences in warning alarm indicators and standard operation indicators. Sight capabilities to identify accuracy and neatness of required job assignments. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling capabilities to handle job requirements such as operating, cleaning or packaging equipment and products. Balance to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching in all areas due to limited direct supervision and or observation. Ability to verbally communicate either face to face or via telephone with other fellow employees to accomplish all assigned job requirements. Hear clearly and understand verbal communication whether it be face to face or via telephone. See and understand written communication. Ability to use caution when lifting or handling objects or equipment to remain within the recommended weight limit of 50 pounds and get assistance if material is over 50 pounds. Walking through, under, and around equipment with a clearance of 30". Ability to feel objects, textures, size, and shape and to determine temperatures by touching of skin, primarily by that of fingertips. Ability to grasp tools (manual as well as powered) and use them in accordance with a safe working manner so as not to injure oneself or fellow employees. (i.e., power saws, drills, hammers, presses, latches, etc.). Sight capability to safely operate at arm’s length machinery and power and/or hand tools needed to accomplish the requirement of the job assignments for this position.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Inside and outside environments apply. Subject to extreme cold, temperatures below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. Subject to extreme heat, temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Subject to noise, causing reason to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Subject to vibration, exposure fluctuating movements of the body. Subject to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, exposure to chemicals, gasses, and high heats. Subject to unregulated atmospheric conditions caused by odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, and dusts. Subject to oils and other cutting fluids.