Die Runner

Summary

The Die Chaser/ Die Caustic is responsible for safely providing the presses with proper tooling to fulfill the orders of our customers in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Pre shift inspections of mobile equipment, cranes, electric pallet jacks and tooling

• Communicate with press foreman about any issues or needs and verify that samples exist for dies ran

• Checking the order status of tooling and samples before pick up

• Check orders to determine what is needed at the press. If dies fail on previous shift, check status of those dies and check EPICS to see if there are any other available copies

• Transport tooling to designated location in plant, presses or return tooling to die shop to be refurbished and also communicate with Caustic operator what tooling is priority

• Log into EPICS to look up location of tooling that is needed at each press

• Proficient operation of caustic system, sandblaster and other shop equipment

• After extrusion, disassemble tool stack, moving tooling to storage area, and dies to caustic area

• Process dies and tools through the caustic and cleaning areas, determining dies which require repair, polished or just storage

• Inspect incoming dies for compliance to design tolerances and Company requirements

• Follow all job-related work instructions

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

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Responsible for understanding, comprehending and implementing company procedures.

Other Skills and Abilities

Accurately read a tape measure and other measuring equipment while measuring product. Must maintain a great deal of accuracy involving identifying damaged product prior to shipment to customer.

Other Qualifications

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must have the ability to perform the majority of the work while standing 100% of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception 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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Must be able to perform work while in restricted/confined areas.