Reporting directly to the Extrusion Shift Supervisor, the Die Technician must maintain effective communication with schedulers, press crews, and all other plant personnel. They are functionally responsible for the maintenance of all extrusion dies to ensure maximum yield and productivity. When working with caustic substances, the attendant is responsible for handling and cleaning extrusion dies promptly, adhering to the schedule and ensuring efficient turnover time.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities of the Die Technician are detailed below, but not limited to the following:Prepare dies according to required press schedules in collaboration with the Scheduling Dept.Deliver the necessary dies to the appropriate presses promptly.Help ensure graphite blocks are available for dies that need them, and make sure they are returned to the correct location.Isolate dies that need correction and prioritize them as required.Inspect and polish all dies. Recognize defects or abnormalities and notify correction staff, team lead, or supervisor.Ensure caustic equipment operates efficiently and dies are loaded promptly to maximize die turnover to the press.Confirm all extrusion dies are placed in caustic tanks once cooled, as required, and are prioritized accordingly.Monitor caustic equipment to ensure it is functioning optimally and track CPI and pump outs needed,



in communication with the shift supervisor or team lead.Organize work based on priorities set by the die shop when necessaryEnsure all dies are rinsed well after removal from caustic and sand-blastedEnsure quick turnover times and caustic tanks/baskets are being used to get dies back to the presses as quickly as possibleMaintain a clean work environment in a caustic enclosureReport any equipment malfunction to maintenance, including the exhaust systemComply with all quality-related policies, procedures and system requirementsOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation/ExperienceMinimum Grade 12 educationBasic Knowledge of extrusion process with exposure to tooling/dies an asset1 year experience with polishing, grinding, or utilizing metal finishing tools an assetTechnical Skills/CompetenceMust be able to read technical drawingsMechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsCandidate must be willing and able to work with caustics and comfortable lifting up to 50 poundsEPICS and Outlook knowledge preferredQuality driven with attention to detail is a mustWe offer a comprehensive and competitive advantages package that goes beyond base pay, supporting your health, growth, and long-term success:Profit SharingHealth & DentalHealth Care Spending AccountEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company EventsFloater DaysPaid HolidaysShift PremiumsAnnual safety footwear reimbursement programThe expected pay range for this position is $20.40-$24.08 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.Our organization may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled tools to support our recruitment initiatives.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Die Technician - $20.4 - $24.1 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Almag Aluminum
📍 Winnipeg