Extruding Die Technician

Hankook Tire • Clarksville, TN

67d

About The Position

We are looking for a Die Technician to design, fabricate, repair, and modify Tread/Sidewall/Bead extrusion dies to facilitate the Extrusion/Bead manufacturing process to meet customer and company specifications. You should be reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards, as well as willingness to learn and improve. We also expect you to be a good team player.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Quality Control Analysis skills.
• Operations Monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Critical Thinking Skills.
• Effective Speaking and Writing skills.
• Active Listening skills.
• Reading Comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating extrusion lines according to work orders and specifications.
• Continuously monitoring the extrusion process to ensure the product meets quality standards.
• Proper handling of Extruding/ Bead dies, cleaning, and storage of dies and other tooling.
• Restart die management (check the profile to modify the die).
• Diagnosing and resolving issues that arise during production to minimize downtime.
• Completing production paperwork which may include machine settings, production output, quality control data issues and records of all repairing of extrusion dies.
• Inspecting and analyzing and repairing extrusion dies to identify defects or issues that affect product quality.
• Used specialized tools such as grinders, polishers, and machining equipment, to modify and correct dies to improve performance.
• Adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Work closely with all other team members, including die makers, maintenance staff, and supervisors.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees