Die Chaser-Polisher (Midnights)

Hiring for:

• Midnights (11pm-7am) 6 days a week

*Overtime may be required, Saturdays are required*
Training will be on the day shift until level of proficiency is determined to work safely and independently

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and Polish dies so they are ready for production
• Assist in die corrections
• Load, start and monitor nitrider
• Deliver the dies to presses according to schedule and bring back extruded dies for caustic/storage
• Must have working ability to use an assortment of hand tools
• Must be physically capable of lifting 75 pounds from the floor to a waist high platform (required)
• Responsible for maintenance of all extrusion dies to achieve maximum productivity
• Polish dies after die correction is completed
• Must have previous experience of die polishing and/or correction
• Must possess the working ability and/or willingness to work with caustic
• Run the dies through the caustic solution to clean excess aluminum out of the die
• Assemble and break down tooling assemblies
• Make sure the dies are clean and there are no remaining aluminum remnants left
• Die storage- putting the dies away and retrieval- taking the dies out of storage
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment
• Wear safety equipment and follow safety protocol
• Operating hand tool including Hammer and chisel
• Clean work area end of shift
• Knowledge of production operation and experience in manufacturing environment
• Perform any other assignments given

Requirements:

• Prior experience or knowledge of die/die shop is desired
• Must be able to work well with others in a team environment
• Must be flexible with scheduling based on business needs
• Must possess good attitude
• Must be reliable and maintain good attendance
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be willing to work between plant locations (Garden City and/or Livonia)
• Must be able to work shift
• Must be able to follow directions and perform assignments given
• Must be able to read and write in English fluently
• Must be 18years or older
• Must have at least a high school diploma, GED. Tool & Die Certification or Associate's Degree is a plus
• Must have basic computer skills/literacy (Email, Data entry, etc.)
• Must possess knowledge of safety and productivity around the aluminum extrusion press is a plus
• Must possess a valid Drivers License

Must be able to pass stringent background check and substance screening , medical exam may be required.

Applications that do not have the required information and/or skills sets will not be considered.

Pay is to be determined based on experience and shift applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Saturday
• Overtime
• Weekends (as business needs)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Must have reliable transportation and attendance

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
• Die Shop: 1 year (Desired)

Shift availability:

• Afternoon Shift (Required)