Tool & Die Operator

SUMMARY:

To perform all jobs associated with tooling as directed and to prepare, set up, and maintain tooling and parts required for changeovers. To establish records associated with tooling, sizing sleeves, barrels and screws, and changeovers. To maintain and control the quality of tooling as well as its shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Cleans, repairs, and maintains die heads and die tooling.

2. Cleans and repairs belling heads.

3. Locates, repairs, and stores all tooling associated with PVC extrusion.

4. Sets up die racks and labels all die parts.

5. Inspects all die parts for chrome wear or damage; ships out for repair if necessary.

6. Sets up heater bands and pin heaters on equipment and checks for proper operation.

7. Prepares die set-ups for changeovers (air plugs, tank gaskets, chains) and assists with all changeovers.

8. Keeps records of all tooling sent out for repair or loaned to other locations.

9. Measures barrels and screws, keeps accurate records of barrels and screws measured, and sends them out for rebuild as required.

10. Performs preventive maintenance work on plant equipment as directed.

11. Performs minor carpentry work around and in the plant (e.g., builds storage shelves, crates parts and equipment for shipment).

12. Performs routine cleaning and painting of plant equipment and facilities as required.

13. Teaches, advocates, and uses safe working practices at all times and reports hazardous conditions at all times.

14. Keeps maintenance equipment and working areas clean at all times.

15. Directs the activities of others when assigned; instructs and follows up the activities of inexperienced employees.

16. Fills out records when required.

17. Performs all other jobs associated with tooling as directed, and other assignments as directed by the Plant Manager.