Tool & Die Polisher - 2nd & 3rd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Overview : The die polisher supports the Forge department with the maintenance and repair of all tooling / dies for the Manual and Automatic Upsetter machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for all aspects of assembling, reconditioning, benching, changing, and cleaning up the tooling for use in the manual and automatic upsetters.
• Document process measurements using the required forms.
• Must be proficient using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and other gages to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Resurface and clean dies / tooling using hand tools : powered drill, grinder, and files, and any other hand tools.
• Inspects dies for cracks and smoothness of finish as well as conformance to specs.
• Measures diameter of die openings for conformance to specifications, using steel gauge pins and micrometer
• Inspects worn dies to determine their extent of wear to determine salvageability of die / tooling
• Analyzes defective parts to determine cause of defect and recommends changes or modifications.
• Deciphers blueprints of parts, machines and / or dies
• Maintains a clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Follows all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and / or Experience :

Key Competencies

Communication Skills :

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to convert fractions to decimals

Computer Skills :

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience :

Physical Demands :

What We Offer : Full-Time employment

Benefits Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD & D Life insurance) bolded benefits are company paid.

401k Company Match

Time Off :

Six (6) PTO days after 6 months of service

Two (2) weeks of paid vacation (for 1 year of service but less than 5)

Work Environment : The Die Polisher interacts with historic machinery within the facility which often involves proximity to heat, noise, debris, conveyance systems and other potentially dangerous equipment. The Die Polisher may encounter high levels of floor and overhead traffic due to material transportation within the department which can cause high levels of vibration and airborne disturbances.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Requirements :