Die Shop Technician: Precision Die Polishing & Repair

Thor Industries; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor Industries is seeking a Die Polisher/Corrector to inspect, repair and maintain extrusion dies used for shaping aluminum profiles. The role collaborates with supervisors, press operators, and quality-control teams to diagnose die-performance issues and maximize die life.

Responsibilities include die analysis, maintenance, and providing improvements or design change recommendations to ensure production efficiency and quality in a fast-paced die shop environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; technical training is a plus.
• Technical training or an associate degree in manufacturing or related field is advantageous.
• Experience in die correction and polishing in aluminum extrusion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect extruded aluminum to diagnose dimensional inaccuracies and surface defects.
• Use precision measuring instruments and read results to verify die dimensions against specs.
• Determine and perform repairs or modifications to restore dies to specifications.
• Polish die bearings, feeder plates and other tooling surfaces to improve metal flow.
• Perform routine maintenance including caustic cleaning and nitriding to increase die hardness.
• Disassemble and reassemble multi-part die assemblies; inspect tooling for wear or damage.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Metallurgy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training / associate degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Gauges

Job description

Thor Industries is seeking a Die Polisher/Corrector to inspect, repair and maintain extrusion dies used for shaping aluminum profiles. The role collaborates with supervisors, press operators, and quality-control teams to diagnose die-performance issues and maximize die life.

Responsibilities include die analysis, maintenance, and providing improvements or design change recommendations to ensure production efficiency and quality in a fast-paced die shop environment.