DIE CORRECTOR

MI Metals Inc

27d

About The Position

Job Summary: Reporting to the Die Manager, the Die Corrector is responsible for the setup, repair, correction, and cleaning of dies, die rings, and backers used in manufacturing aluminum extrusions. The Die Corrector is responsible for checking in new dies, inspecting extrusion samples on new dies, and documenting changes sent to die vendors on problem dies.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED required
2-year minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
Must regularly lift 25 pounds, frequently lift 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with a partner
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
Demonstrated ability to use calipers, micrometers, bore scope, and feeler gauges
Read, write, and speak English

Nice To Haves

Aluminum extrusion die experience preferred
Knowledge of Excel, Word, and EPICS (ERP) preferred

Responsibilities

Disassembles and cleans dies
Repairs and corrects dies to precise specifications
Troubleshoots die problems and uses various bench and hand tools to alter and repair dies to precise tolerances, dimensions, and flatness
Operates milling machines, grinders, and other die shop equipment
Processes dies and tools through caustic cleaning areas and determines which dies require repair, polishing, or return to storage
Nitride dies according to established guidelines and processes
Inspects new dies for compliance to design tolerances and customer specifications
Analyses extrusion and die performance data, leading to corrections or changes in dies to improve performance
Maintains documentation on repairs of dies and tools
Die Corrector must work with caustic and be able to operate a crane to lift heavier dies