Die Polishing Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Die Operator to support the Forge department by maintaining and repairing tooling and dies. The role involves using measuring instruments, inspecting dies, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Full-time employment includes benefits from day one, with a competitive pay rate and various perks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Quarterly attendance bonuses

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of related experience or training.
• Successful completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, recondition, and clean tooling for use in manual and automatic up setters.
• Inspect dies for cracks and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Good mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the DIE OPERATOR role, including responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, benefits, and work environment. However, it can be improved in terms of formatting and clarity to enhance readability and professionalism. Here is a refined version:

Die Operator

Overview: The die polisher supports the Forge department with the maintenance and repair of all tooling and dies for the Manual and Automatic Up Setter machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assemble, recondition, bench, change, and clean tooling for use in manual and automatic up setters.
2. Document process measurements using required forms.
3. Proficiently use measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure conformance to specifications.
4. Resurface and clean dies/tooling using hand tools like drills, grinders, files, and others.
5. Inspect dies for cracks, finish quality, and compliance with specifications.
6. Measure die openings to confirm specifications using steel gauge pins and micrometers.
7. Assess worn dies for wear extent and salvageability.
8. Analyze defective parts to identify causes and recommend modifications.
9. Interpret blueprints of parts, machines, and dies.
10. Maintain a clean work environment and properly care for tools and equipment.
11. Follow all safety and plant regulations.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience or training.

Key Competencies:

• Effective communication skills, including reading and writing simple instructions, memos, and reports.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Successful completion of Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test.
• Ability to use measurement devices like micrometers and calipers.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Previous crane operation experience is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts.
• Transport materials using carts, dollies, cranes, and jacks.
• Regularly lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Work in extreme temperatures, high noise, and vibration environments.
• Wear PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toe footwear.
• Work comfortably in confined spaces.

What We Offer:

• Pay rate: $24.75/hour with shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Full-time employment with benefits from Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, STD, AD&D, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Time off including PTO, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Vehicle discounts, PPE, boot allowance, and vendor discounts.
• Quarterly attendance bonuses and food vending benefits.

Work Environment: The Die Polisher works near historic machinery with potential exposure to heat, noise, debris, and vibration, and may encounter high traffic areas within the facility.