Senior Die Corrector
(#14972) - Leetonia, OH
Industry: Aluminum
United Employment Group is looking for a Senior Die Corrector in Leetonia, OH.
Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
Our company is seeking a Sr. Die Corrector with extensive experience in die repair and aluminum extrusions. The ideal candidate should have experience working with press machines from 2000 ton 7” to 7000 ton 16” range and possess a background in tool design and philosophy. The Sr. Die Corrector will oversee all die shop operations for 2,000 profiles which represents 4-5,000 dies in the building. This role is responsible for ensuring that all dies are maintained, repaired, and improved to support our tooling strategy, production, and safety goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Repair and maintain extrusion dies to ensure they are in proper working order.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to die performance, recusing scrap, and improving quality.
• Oversee all die shop operation for 2,000 profiles, including coordinating with the team to ensure all dies are repaired and maintained in a timely manner
• Develop and implement tooling strategy to improve production and reduce costs.
• Communicate with die vendors to ensure die conforms to specified shape.
• Inspect dies for conformity to customers drawings.
• Ensure that all die shop operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work with production team to improve processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Studies blueprints, die models, and prototype parts, and compares them with die to ascertain contours.
• Assists in training new die setters and die correctors.
• Inspects smoothness and contour for conformity to print.
• Adhere to strict safety and quality standards
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or Trade Degree or Certificate preferred.
• Must have completed formal training program apprenticeship.
Experience:
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in die repair and aluminum extrusions.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in die repair and aluminum extrusions.
• Experience with press machines from 2000 ton 7” to 7000 ton 16’ range.
• Automotive structural parts experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Tool design experience.
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong background with 8 to 12 inch presses.
• Ability to be very precise.
• Background in tool design.
• Understand of finite elements analysis as pertains to die construction preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft programs; Excel experience is required.
• Ability to coach, mentor and teach others.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills to communicate with vendors and team members.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.