Die Quality Technician

Alexandria Industries•Alexandria, MN

1d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Die Quality Technician is responsible for collecting and analyzing data from extrusion samples to ensure all extruded aluminum meets company quality guidelines and customer specifications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines Develop and utilize accurate, user-friendly programs on the Smartscope to help verify extruded product in order to meet customer quality requirements Work closely with extrusion press employees to retrieve data in order to improve processes and procedures Verify compliance of the extrusion department to specified control plans Maintain the calibration system to include equipment tracking, calibration scheduling and overall calibration maintenance Collect and analyze data to assist with proper die corrections Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) Continuously cross-train within the Die Shop to grow and develop skills, and to be able to assist in other areas when necessary Conduct all processes and procedures in accordance with department key measures Ensure all quality practices are being followed accurately and efficiently Communicate Alexandria Industries’ requirements and capabilities with vendors and customers Read and analyze customer blueprint specifications to understand product requirements Use necessary measurement equipment to ensure that parts extruded meet customer specifications; maintain proper and accurate test results records

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent degree
1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Recognize and take action on safety concerns
Utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated area
Highly motivated self-starter
Strong coordination and judgment skills
Basic math skills
Interpret blueprints, die drawings, inspect parts and surface finish according to customer specifications
Good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Effectively work in a team environment
Participate in additional training as needed
Perform and assist with preventive maintenance
Strong communication skills, problem solver, multi-tasker

Responsibilities

Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
Develop and utilize accurate, user-friendly programs on the Smartscope to help verify extruded product in order to meet customer quality requirements
Work closely with extrusion press employees to retrieve data in order to improve processes and procedures
Verify compliance of the extrusion department to specified control plans
Maintain the calibration system to include equipment tracking, calibration scheduling and overall calibration maintenance
Collect and analyze data to assist with proper die corrections
Keep work area clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine)
Continuously cross-train within the Die Shop to grow and develop skills, and to be able to assist in other areas when necessary
Conduct all processes and procedures in accordance with department key measures
Ensure all quality practices are being followed accurately and efficiently
Communicate Alexandria Industries’ requirements and capabilities with vendors and customers
Read and analyze customer blueprint specifications to understand product requirements
Use necessary measurement equipment to ensure that parts extruded meet customer specifications; maintain proper and accurate test results records