Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician

Bonnell Careers • Niles, MI

99d

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician. The position is primarily responsible for examining dies and press tooling to recommend design modifications by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Some experience is required; 5 years plus is preferred
• 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
• Must pass a company background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventative maintenance of production tooling
• Operate equipment such as mills, cranes, die oven use and nitriding system safely
• Wear proper PPE for tasks associated with operations
• 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
• Read/understand blueprints
• Polish and flatten bearings
• 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
• Understand reaction to die tooling under pressure
• Understand billet flow and temperatures
• Know the differences in 6000 series alloys
• Be computer literate

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees