What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool and Die Maintenance Technician position at AZEK Exteriors?
Basic Qualifications
- Trade school or equivalent experience.
- Requires a strong mechanical background.
- Strong time management, organizational, and record keeping skills.
- Must be able to use a computer and Microsoft Office.
- Extrusion knowledge a plus.
- Applied knowledge of hand tools and proper use on extrusion dies.
- Some prior Machine shop and or Tool and Die Experience is preferred, but not necessary.
- Must be able to “lead by example” and train others, as needed.
- Must have strong time management, organizational, and record keeping skills.
- Must be able to use a computer.
- The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed as the company grows.
- Visually inspect all incoming tooling from the production floor & log into PM software.
- Report any damage or excessive wear to Team lead and Process Engineering.
- Ensure proper die functioning in relation to maintenance and cleaning, dismantling, reassembly and start up.
- Utilize various tools and processes on extrusion tooling to maintain industry standards on all visible surfaces.
- Maintain complete inventory and storage of dies within the Tool Management System.
- Reference Production plan to gather tooling as needed for production runs or new product development/ Tuning.
- Operate Die Maintenance Sonic Tank and Extrude hone to clean residual debris left during the extrusion process.
- Use hand tools for disassembly and reassembly of dies, such as brass bars, rubber mallets, Allen wrenches, etc.
- Ensure dies are properly reassembled by replacing bolts and stoning plates, as needed.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, making proper use of PPE, as required.
- Train operators proper care of extrusion dies, as needed.
- Support Tool and Die shop as needed, including basic repairs.
- Record and document Tool and die condition including CTQ and shape dimensions.
- Be open-minded and effectively contribute in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Must be able to work independently or in a group setting.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards, making proper use of PPE, and use of LOTO, as required.
- Maintain adequate attendance levels, be prompt, a “can do” attitude, and work overtime as needed.
- Actively participate in Toolroom department team meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.