JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly reporting to Die Shop/Caustic Supervisor.  Communicate well with scheduling, vendors, production, Engineering and all other plant personnel.  Responsible for correction and maintenance of extrusion dies to achieve maximum yield/output/quality.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• 3-5 years’ of extrusion experience, die correction experience an asset

Technical Skills/Competence

• Attention to detail with excellent record keeping
• Confident in his or her work and the ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision on time
• Must be able to interpret drawings (Imperial & Metric) and be familiar with precision measuring instruments
• Correctly use hand tools related to the position (i.e., precision filing/pencil grinders, callipers, drill press)
• Understand metal flow/friction in dies and have the ability to formulate well thought out correction plans using sound methods
• Candidate must be willing and able to work with caustics and comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds
• Epics and outlook knowledge preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Die Corrector are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• In-coming die inspection/receiving.
• Correct/repair dies in order of importance on priority board.
• Use Epics software and Outlook email effectively.
• Record/provide feed-back to die makers on die performance.
• Manufacture and inventory graphite blocks for dies requiring them.
• Die Corrector should be present for specific (complex) test runs or reruns of corrected dies to verify his or her work.
• Communicate with scheduling in a timely manner when pulled dies are ready for production once more. Provide any special instructions required for next runs.
• Help/assist caustic attendant with priority die requirements.
• Comply with all quality, safety and company policies.
• Participate in the improvement of everyday operations.
• Help manage the main tooling inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping/organization in shop.

HEALTH & SAFETY (Worker/Employee)

According to OHSA of Ontario, Section 28, Subsection (1) & (2): A worker shall;

• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations;
• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger himself, herself or another worker;
• Report to his or her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows;
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device;
• Not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself, herself or any other worker; or
• Not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct;
• Observes company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures;
• Ensures work area is kept clean, orderly and safe at all times