Die Runner
About The Position
The Die Runner (also referred to in the description as Die Chaser/Die Caustic) safely provides presses with the proper tooling so customer orders can be fulfilled in a timely manner. The role includes inspecting and transporting tooling, coordinating priorities with press and caustic personnel, processing dies and tools, and following job-related work instructions. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The employee must be able to read and follow simple instructions, communicate effectively in writing and in one-on-one or small-group situations, perform basic arithmetic, follow simple procedures, use measuring equipment accurately, and identify damaged product. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The work involves frequent standing, walking, handling and reaching, and frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 100 pounds and perform the majority of the work standing. The environment includes moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, vibration, very loud noise, and work in restricted or confined areas.
Requirements
- Less than high school education, up to one month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
- Ability to understand, comprehend, and implement company procedures.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring equipment while measuring product.
- Ability to accurately identify damaged product before shipment to a customer.
- Ability to perform the majority of the work while standing and regularly lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-shift inspections of mobile equipment, cranes, electric pallet jacks, and tooling.
- Communicate issues or needs to the press foreman and verify that samples exist for dies being run.
- Check the order status of tooling and samples before pickup.
- Review orders to determine what is needed at the press; check the status of dies that failed on the previous shift and use EPICS to determine whether other copies are available.
- Transport tooling to designated plant locations or presses, or return tooling to the die shop for refurbishment; communicate tooling priorities to the Caustic operator.
- Use EPICS to look up the location of tooling needed at each press.
- Operate the caustic system, sandblaster, and other shop equipment proficiently.
- After extrusion, disassemble the tool stack, move tooling to the storage area, and move dies to the caustic area.
- Process dies and tools through the caustic and cleaning areas, determining whether dies require repair, polishing, or storage.
- Inspect incoming dies for compliance with design tolerances and company requirements.
- Follow all job-related work instructions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
