Die Clean Technician

Winpak Careers • Senoia, GA

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About The Position

Winpak Films is seeking a dedicated and experienced Die Clean Technician to support the Die Clean process at Winpak. Reporting to the Die Clean Lead Technician, this position is responsible for the calibration, repair, troubleshooting, installation, and preventive maintenance of extruder dies while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a day-shift position with 10–12-hour shifts.

The role is based in a blown film extrusion plant and an un-air-conditioned warehouse/shop. Overtime, weekend work, and emergency call-back support may be required based on plant needs. The position involves physical work and exposure to chemical hazards, hot surfaces, and noise.

Winpak provides benefits intended to support employees’ and their families’ physical, mental, financial, and social well-being. The company describes its vision as providing the best packaging solutions for people and planet, and emphasizes sustainability, safety, excellence, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong understanding of automated production machinery.
• Basic knowledge of programmable controllers, operator interfaces, and electrical/electronic components.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, operating machine shop equipment, and using measurement tools.
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and maintenance databases such as Micromain.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with occasional maneuvering of objects over 75 lbs.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, stair climbing, and manual tasks using both hands.
• Ability to stand or walk for 80% of the workday, with occasional sitting.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to chemical hazards, hot surfaces, or noise.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance or Electronic Technology.
• Experience with extrusion equipment and die-cleaning processes.
• Additional training in welding, machining, carpentry, or pipe fitting.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled die-cleaning activities, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of extruder dies.
• Inspect dies for damage or wear after production.
• Measure and monitor machinery performance, including voltage and current on energized circuits up to 480V AC.
• Operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, and surface grinders.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of tooling and repair activities.
• Investigate root causes of quality issues and participate in corrective actions.
• Perform proactive and reactive equipment maintenance and calibrate instruments.
• Assist with spare-parts inventory maintenance and order parts as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Travel coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee and family assistance program, including short-term counselling, wellbeing coaching, and financial and legal consultation services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED