We are currently seeking an Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician. The position is primarily responsible for examining dies and press tooling to recommend design modifications by performing the following duties:

Some experience is required. 5 years plus is preferred. 

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Repair and preventative maintenance of production tooling
• Operate equipment such mills, cranes, die oven use and nitriding system safely
• Ability to wear proper PPE for tasks associated with operations
• Ability to accurately use calipers/micrometers, bore scope, feeler and pin gauges
• Rework and repair all die tooling as necessary with the guidance of Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Review die inspection reports for proper corrective action
• Must be able to read/understand blueprints
• Must know how to polish and flatten bearings
• Must have strong problem-solving ability
• Evaluate existing tooling for replacement
• Inspect new dies upon arrival from vendor
• Evaluate test dies
• Assist other personnel or perform other duties as instructed by Supervisor/Group Leader
• Keep work areas safe and clean
• Inform supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems associated with requirements/responsibilities
• Must understand reaction to die tooling under pressure:
• Must understand billet flow and temperatures
• Must know the differences in 6000 series alloys

•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hoists and cranes.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and without air conditioning.

What You Will Need:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must also pass a skills-based test.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail oriented.
• Must pass a company background check and drug screen.