Die Corrector

Position Summary

You will diagnose die performance issues, correct and maintain extrusion dies, and work closely with press operators and quality to cut scrap and downtime. This is a hands on, shop floor role for someone with at least 5 years of die correction experience in aluminum extrusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and returning extrusion dies and correct them to produce profiles that meet print dimensions and surface requirements.
• Analyze trial pushes and production samples to diagnose defects such as uneven metal flow, wall thickness variation, twist, bow, angularity, die lines, tearing, and blisters.
• Adjust bearing lengths, choke and relief bearings, ports, bridges, and pockets using hand tools, grinders, files, and polishing equipment.
• Measure profiles and dies with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, radius and angle gauges, and optical comparators; interpret blueprints, profile drawings, and GD&T.
• Coordinate die trials with press operators and supervisors; recommend press parameters (billet temperature, ram speed, puller settings) to support die performance.
• Maintain die history and correction records so each die's performance, adjustments, and remaining life are documented and traceable.
• Inspect dies after use for wear, cracking, and washout; route dies for nitriding, cleaning (caustic), repair, or retirement.
• Partner with die designers and outside die suppliers to feed back correction findings and improve future designs.
• Prioritize the die queue to support the production schedule and minimize press downtime.
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, and quality system (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 where applicable) procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of hands on die correction experience in the aluminum extrusion industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, profile drawings, and tolerance callouts.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and die correction hand and power tools.
• Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.
• High school diploma or GED.

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