Die Shop Manager

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for supervising the die shop team and managing the technical aspects to deliver good tools for the highest quality results.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Four years’ die shop experience with aluminum extrusion.
• KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Train and supervise the die shop team to achieve productivity levels, turnaround times, and appropriate quality levels.
• Responsible for departmental personnel issues related to development, motivation, and discipline.
• Develop die technology which improves the Quality of the extruded tube, reduces extrusion failure, maximizes productivity, and minimizes the scrap ratio and die cost.
• Monitor the die failure at the press and the occurrence of defective tubes related to die quality and take action.
• Responsible for sending the best dies to the press, resulting in no extrusion failure or defective tubes.
• Troubleshoot problems with used dies to detect technical inefficiencies.
• Approve all dies recommended to be scrapped.
• Develop and maintain documentation for die shop operations.
• Approve all supplies and material requisitions.
• Monitor the die life so action can be taken quickly.
• Communicate with die suppliers so they will deliver the dies on time and with the highest quality.
• Support APQP request of new product.
• Ensure a healthful and safe work environment in accordance with the company safety program.
• Support and assist in efforts and ongoing surveillance audits.
• Support the annual budget process by estimating die expense, die tooling, die coating and controlling Die Shop department expenses.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to complete an assigned task in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness and must understand and follow all safety and quality rules and procedures.
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with craft workers, laborers, subcontractors, co-workers, supervisors, and others on the jobsite and in the office.
• Must be able to follow company policies and procedures.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000