Die Corrector

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

You will diagnose die performance issues, correct and maintain extrusion dies, and work closely with press operators and quality to cut scrap and downtime. This is a hands on, shop floor role for someone with at least 5 years of die correction experience in aluminum extrusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and returning extrusion dies and correct them to produce profiles that meet print dimensions and surface requirements.
• Analyze trial pushes and production samples to diagnose defects such as uneven metal flow, wall thickness variation, twist, bow, angularity, die lines, tearing, and blisters.
• Adjust bearing lengths, choke and relief bearings, ports, bridges, and pockets using hand tools, grinders, files, and polishing equipment.
• Measure profiles and dies with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, radius and angle gauges, and optical comparators; interpret blueprints, profile drawings, and GD&T.
• Coordinate die trials with press operators and supervisors; recommend press parameters (billet temperature, ram speed, puller settings) to support die performance.
• Maintain die history and correction records so each die's performance, adjustments, and remaining life are documented and traceable.
• Inspect dies after use for wear, cracking, and washout; route dies for nitriding, cleaning (caustic), repair, or retirement.
• Partner with die designers and outside die suppliers to feed back correction findings and improve future designs.
• Prioritize the die queue to support the production schedule and minimize press downtime.
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout, PPE, and quality system (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 where applicable) procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands on die correction experience in the aluminum extrusion industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, profile drawings, and tolerance callouts.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and die correction hand and power tools.
• Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.
• High school diploma or GED.

Company Description

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.

Company Description

United Employment Group, Inc. is a search and placement firm specializing in Concrete Products and Construction, Metals, Refrigeration, Engineering/Surveying and Plastic Industries.