Die Repair Technician A

DEPARTMENT: Die Repair

JOB TITLE: 1^st shift Die Technician A

REPORTS TO: Die Repair Manager

SHIFT DAYS /HOURS: 8 hr. Shifts(Mon-Fri) 5:00 am- 1:00 pm) Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.

STARTING PAY: $27.26 per hour.

Bonnell Aluminum is North America’s premier manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions. For more than half of a century, our extruded aluminum profiles have been the prominent components for many product innovations and applications in the building and construction and industrial sectors. Through a commitment to customer excellence, Bonnell Aluminum’s production facilities serve many of our nation's largest and most respected manufacturing companies through design solutions, unmatched extrusion capabilities and services.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Must be computers literate

Physical Demands:

• Lifts, carries, maneuvers 50lbs alone, anything over done with assistance
• Ability to use hoists, cranes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalent required
• 2+years in aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment and die correction
• Must be computer literate

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We’re People Leaders
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Vacation Days
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement