Die Room

Performs the duties required to produce block and Press/Pilger tooling. Primary duties will include selecting and distributing Block tooling for the shift, cleaning and inspecting returned tooling, grinding new tooling, reconditioning press/pilger tooling, and monitoring the performance of all Blocks, Press, and Pilger tooling and making necessary adjustments.

Responsibilities

Selecting and distributing block tooling for the shift; cleaning and inspecting returned tooling; grinding new tooling; reconditioning press/pilger tooling; monitoring the performance of all blocks, press, and pilger tooling and making necessary adjustments; cleaning, inspecting, and preparing die/plug setups for blocks and drawbench; inspecting and returning all tooling to inventory after order completion; operating die and plug grinders to produce new block tooling; disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, reassembling, and calibrating ultrasonic dies for drawbench; evaluating die and probe performance and making adjustments; investigating abnormal tooling performance when called by Production Supervisor; performing daily housekeeping duties including cleanup of machines; polishing pilger dies and mandrels; reconditioning press tooling, including cutting dummy blocks and replacing die nibs; acting as Pilger Mill relief operator; performing all duties in accordance with safety rules and instructions; participating in programs to improve safety, quality and process capabilities

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of the ultrasonic PC; ability to polish pilger dies and mandrels; ability to recondition press tooling, including cutting of dummy blocks and replacing die nibs; availability for 3rd shift, 8pm-6am

Nice to have

Experience as a Machinist