Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician

Bonnell Aluminum•Niles, MI

11d•Onsite

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: Some experience is required. 5 years plus is preferred. Attach a resume to the job application.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED
Must also 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 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