Die Chaser-Polisher (Days & Midnights) Multiple Locations

Intex•Garden City, MI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring Chaser-Polishers for both Day and Midnight shifts across multiple locations. This role is crucial for ensuring our dies are production-ready. Responsibilities include inspecting and polishing dies, assisting with die corrections, managing the nitrider process, and delivering dies to presses. The position requires the ability to use hand tools, lift up to 75 pounds, and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Experience in die polishing, correction, and working with caustic solutions is necessary. You will also be responsible for die storage and retrieval, and general maintenance of extrusion dies to maximize productivity. A background in manufacturing and knowledge of safety protocols around aluminum extrusion presses is beneficial.

Requirements

Must have previous experience of die polishing and/or correction
Must possess the working ability and/or willingness to work with caustic
Must have working ability to use an assortment of hand tools
Must be physically capable of lifting 75 pounds from the floor to a waist high platform
Must be able to work well with others in a team environment
Must be flexible with scheduling based on business needs
Must possess good attitude
Must be reliable and maintain good attendance
Must be willing to work between plant locations (Garden City and/or Livonia)
Must be able to work shift
Must be able to follow directions and perform assignments given
Must be able to read and write in English fluently
Must be 18 years or older
Must have at least a high school diploma, GED.
Must have basic computer skills
Must pass stringent background check and substance screening, medical exam may be required.
Applications that do not have the required information and/or skills sets will not be considered.
Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience or knowledge of die/die shop is desired
Certification or Associate Degree is a plus
Possess knowledge of safety and productivity around the aluminum extrusion press is a plus
Possess a valid Drivers License (preferred)
Die Shop: 1 year (Desired)

Responsibilities

Inspect and Polish dies so they are ready for production
Assist in die corrections
Load, start and monitor nitrider
Deliver the dies to presses according to schedule and bring back extruded dies for caustic/storage
Use an assortment of hand tools
Lift 75 pounds from the floor to a waist high platform
Responsible for maintenance of all extrusion dies to achieve maximum productivity
Polish dies after die correction is completed
Work with caustic solutions to clean excess aluminum out of the die
Assemble and break down tooling assemblies
Ensure dies are clean and free of aluminum remnants
Manage die storage (putting away and retrieval)
Ensure a safe and clean work environment
Wear safety equipment and follow safety protocol
Operating hand tool including Hammer and chisel
Clean work area end of shift
Perform any other assignments given