Die Chaser-Polisher (Days & Midnights) Multiple Locations

Intex•Garden City, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Chaser-Polishers for both Day and Midnight shifts across multiple locations. The role involves inspecting and polishing dies to prepare them for production, assisting with die corrections, and managing the nitrider process. You will be responsible for delivering dies to presses according to schedule and retrieving extruded dies for caustic cleaning or storage. This position requires the ability to use various hand tools, lift up to 75 pounds, and maintain all extrusion dies for maximum productivity. A key part of the role is polishing dies after corrections and working with caustic solutions to remove aluminum remnants. Responsibilities also include assembling and disassembling tooling, managing die storage, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment by adhering to safety protocols and wearing required safety equipment. Knowledge of production operations and manufacturing environments is essential, along with the ability to perform any other assigned tasks.

Requirements

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 have previous experience of die polishing and/or correction
Must possess the working ability and/or willingness to work with caustic
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 18years or older
Must have at least a high school diploma, GED. Certification or Associate Degree is a plus
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
Must have reliable transportation and attendance

Nice To Haves

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

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
Responsible for maintenance of all extrusion dies to achieve maximum productivity
Polish dies after die correction is completed
Run the dies through the caustic solution to clean excess aluminum out of the die
Assemble and break down tooling assemblies
Make sure the dies are clean and there are no remaining aluminum remnants left
Die storage- putting the dies away and retrieval- taking the dies out of storage
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