Die Corrector/Machinist Apprentice - Night Shift Training

APEL Extrusions Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

APEL Extrusions Limited is seeking a Die Corrector/Machinist apprentice in Phoenix, AZ. The program runs rotationally through days to train on the Die Shop process, with advancement toward the Die Corrector role over a four-year period.

The apprentice will learn to prepare dies, inspect surfaces, perform quality checks, and manage caustic operations within a production environment, while developing precise measurement and layout-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPICS system and extrusion tooling required.
• Ability to read layouts and perform basic math calculations.
• Detail oriented with good communication and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dies for caustic and sandblast after boil out.
• Pull dies according to shift schedules and inspect die surfaces.
• Perform quality checks on new dies and monitor nitride.
• Polish bearings and address minor bearing defects.
• Manage caustic tanks and cleaning (titration).
• Learn the company die system in EPICS and follow safety procedures.
• Support apprenticeship progression over four years.

Skills

EPICS system

Extrusion process knowledge

Professional communication

Read layouts

Basic tool usage

Measurement tools proficiency

Basic math

Detail oriented

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

APEL Extrusions Limited is seeking a Die Corrector/Machinist apprentice in Phoenix, AZ. The program runs rotationally through days to train on the Die Shop process, with advancement toward the Die Corrector role over a four-year period.

The apprentice will learn to prepare dies, inspect surfaces, perform quality checks, and manage caustic operations within a production environment, while developing precise measurement and layout-reading skills.