Die Maintenance

SUMMARY:   Plan and perform a wide range of die maintenance and assist in other departmental operations.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    Perform a variety of tasks necessary, which include milling/machining, to create a conforming sample in order to test and evaluate mechanical properties as required by both Company and customer.   Work from drawings to inspect and log into computer die profiles.   Polish, grind, clean and alter dies when necessary.    Maintain flow of dies to extrusion presses, draw benches and carbon die area. Recommend to either Supervision or designer problem solving repairs to non-conformances   as a result of development in both new and existing shapes. Assist in training of new or existing employees as well as in other departmental operations.   Other duties may be assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

One-year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 MATHEMATICAL and/or COMPUTER SKILLS:

 Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and circumference.   Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.   Knowledge of computer operation and related software required.

 REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Operate fork lift truck (will be licensed in accordance with OSHA power industrial truck operator requirements.)

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative   of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with the use of jib cranes and other moving and lifting devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and talk or hear.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations   may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   It is the employee's responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration.   The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud continuous noise.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Detect quantity discrepancies, defective material, unusual conditions or operating difficulties and report to proper supervision.   Will complete data transactions where necessary.   Perform changing lubrication, cleaning and maintenance of equipment when necessary.   Will maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.   A working knowledge of all job-related Quality Management System operating procedures and work instructions is required.

 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Perform tooling inspection when necessary.   Must be able to use a variety of measuring devices.