Works closely with the die shop manager, extrusion manager, quality manager, sales engineer, the die shop team and the die suppliers
Responsible for the correction and maintenance of extrusion tooling insuring that it will produce quality extrusions at the desired rate
Will watch production at the press to determine flow inconstancies and die performance to diagnose proper repair requirements
Analyze initial breakthrough and profile samples to determine the dimensions and corrections required
Must thoroughly understand the proper methods for repairing and modifying dies, feeders, portholes and support tooling to achieve the production of high quality extrusions
Must understand and apply regular maintenance requirements of caustic cleaning, polishing, nitriding, as well as inspection for tooling stress cracks and excessive wear
Understand industry tolerance requirements, print reading, and the use of precision measuring instruments.
Will keep detailed records of die corrections and die history in Epics
Will need extensive knowledge of extrusion press operation, and be capable of differentiating between press variable effects and die & tooling design influences on the finished production extrusions
