Die Technician

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

• Work from schedules and procedures, determine necessity to break down dies, shear butt off and store or transport dies to the caustic room. Prepare sodium hydroxide solution in cleaning tanks in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures. Place dies and die rings in cleaning solution to dissolve aluminum. Remove dies and die rings from solution following prescribed period, disassemble, rinse and dry. Operate and monitor nitriding furnace.
• Press inserts from dies and sand blast or shot blast dies and inserts to remove hardened graphite residue and aluminum scale. Inspect dies after cleaning to detect wear, broken parts or die damages. Inform die technicians of any damage. Transport dies to designated areas. Drain and clean caustic tanks following established procedures.
• Select and remove dies and backers from storage racks as required for production. Check dies for cleanliness and place in production tub at the die setup area. Inspect support tooling for dimensional accuracy and hardness at prescribed intervals.
• Communicate die schedules to technicians and organize die availability with scheduling department and press personnel.
• Work from product specifications, design drawings, schedules, priority lists, die pull lists, extrusion prints and procedures.
• Ensure that dies are in suitable condition prior to scheduled usage. Check dies against specifications, disassemble dies, inspect angles, surfaces, alignment and dimensions and make or arrange for modifications.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

• Experience in Extrusion Press and Machining
• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity
• Results Driven

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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