DIE CHASER (2 positions available)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND/OR RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED:

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management.
• Comply to all safety guidelines put into place by MI Metals.
• Coordinate die care and transport to service presses:
  • Die chaser will cut off remaining aluminum from die, then break die down using die press.
  • Die chaser will load dies up on two-wheeler & take to caustic area, then will load dies in basket to be put in caustic.
  • Die chaser will load dies, then retrieve & bring pulled dies to shop and completed dies to polish rack.
  • Die chaser will retrieve die list for both press’ and stage them.
  • Always reference Die Chaser reference sheet and complete necessary log(s) accurately.
  • Heavy lifting and consistent work pace.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Safety glasses
• Ear plugs or earmuffs (as required)
• Long pants
• Steel-toed shoes with metatarsal guards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to heat and humidity (not weather-related)
• Work near moving mechanical parts and production equipment
• Exposure to caustic chemicals used in die cleaning
• Noise levels above 85 decibels; hearing protection required
• Fast-paced setting with changing production demands

Two Positions available:

• 2nd Shift: 3PM - 11PM
• 3rd Shift: 9:30PM - 7AM

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms
• Use of hands to handle tools, dies, and small parts
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as needed during die work
• Lifting up to 50lbs. regularly; up to 100lbs. with forklift or team assistance
• Visual acuity for close-up die inspection
• Hearing sufficient to work safely in a noisy environment