Die Chaser-Polisher (Midnights) Training on Days

Intex•Garden City, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves inspecting and polishing dies to prepare them for production, assisting with die corrections, and managing the nitrider process. The Die Chaser-Polisher will load, start, and monitor the nitrider, and deliver dies to presses according to schedule, returning extruded dies for caustic treatment or storage. The position requires the ability to use various hand tools and lift up to 75 pounds. A key responsibility is the maintenance of all extrusion dies to ensure maximum productivity. The role also includes polishing dies after corrections, working with caustic solutions to clean excess aluminum, and assembling/disassembling tooling assemblies. Ensuring dies are clean and free of aluminum remnants, managing die storage (put away and retrieval), and maintaining a safe and clean work environment are also crucial. Adherence to safety protocols and wearing required safety equipment is mandatory. The job involves operating hand tools like hammers and chisels, cleaning the work area at the end of the shift, and performing any other assigned tasks. Knowledge of production operations and experience in a manufacturing environment are necessary.

Requirements

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. 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.
1 year of Manufacturing experience
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Must have reliable transportation and attendance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience of die polishing and/or correction
Working ability and/or willingness to work with caustic
Prior experience or knowledge of die/die shop is desired
Knowledge of safety and productivity around the aluminum extrusion press is a plus
Possess a valid Drivers License
1 year of Die Shop experience

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
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