Die Tooling & Caustic Handling Technician

Tri-City Extrusion; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Extrusion is seeking a Die Chaser/Die Caustic operator to ensure presses have proper tooling and samples for die runs. You will inspect equipment before shifts, coordinate with the press foreman, and verify tooling availability across shifts.

The role requires reading and following detailed work instructions, safe handling of caustics and tooling, and accurate measurement. You will work in a high-temperature, loud manufacturing environment with heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and correspondences.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift inspections of mobile equipment, cranes, electric pallet jacks and tooling.
• Communicate with press foreman about issues and ensure samples exist for dies ran.
• Check order status of tooling and samples before pick up.
• Determine needed items at the press and check status of dies from prior shift.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Measuring accuracy

Heavy lifting

Education

Less than high school education or equivalent

Tools

Caustic system operation

Sandblaster operation

EPICS system

Job description

Tri-City Extrusion is seeking a Die Chaser/Die Caustic operator to ensure presses have proper tooling and samples for die runs. You will inspect equipment before shifts, coordinate with the press foreman, and verify tooling availability across shifts.

The role requires reading and following detailed work instructions, safe handling of caustics and tooling, and accurate measurement. You will work in a high-temperature, loud manufacturing environment with heavy lifting.