Bench Hand

Title: Bench Hand

Reports To: Tool & Die Leader

Status: Full Time/Overtime as necessary

Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

2-4 years experience

Industrial Truck License

Motor coordination, manual and finger dexterity

Blueprint Reading Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Excellent math skills

Job Preferences

AutoCAD Skills

Associates Degree in related field

Currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a Tool and Die Apprenticeship program

Job Summary

To build, repair and assist in the design of fabrication tooling that can produce quality plastic parts.

Essential Job Functions

1. Design Input and build tooling. Confidence in self and pride in a job well done

1. Repair tooling on and offline.

1. Maintain and repair all tooling machines. Be neat, clean, and organized

1. Inspect the first parts produced by each new die.

1. Troubleshoot all existing dies. Follow through on issues and pay attention to details

1. Ability to listen to and follow directions

1. Inspect other toolmakers work.

1. Research and develop new tooling jobs and produce prototype samples.

1. Complete all necessary paperwork, including weekly progress reports, check off sheets.

1. Interact with both Sales Engineers and customers to solve design concerns.

1. Must be able to communicate effectively with internal & external customers.

1. Have a good team attitude and problem-solving skills.

1. Be willing to travel domestically and internationally to support the other extrusion facilities.

1. Welding skills a plus.

1. Ability to help others, regardless of department or role.