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Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee, LP · 3 months ago

Extruding Die Technician

Clarksville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee, LP is seeking an Extruding Die Technician to design, fabricate, repair, and modify extrusion dies for the manufacturing process. The role involves ensuring product quality, managing die and tooling, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining safety standards.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Setting up and operating extrusion lines according to work orders and specifications. This includes selecting and installing the correct dies, calibrating equipment, and loading raw materials

Continuously monitoring the extrusion process to ensure the product meets quality standards. Use of precision tools like calipers and micrometers to measure dimensions, checking for defects. (E.g. surface imperfections, inconsistencies, and real time adjustments)

Proper handling of Extruding/ Bead dies, cleaning, and storage of dies and other tooling. Minor repairs and maintenance of dies. Keep proper inventory of die management

Restart die management (check the profile to modify the die). Learn to operate all extrusion machines and assist with production on a needed basis

Diagnosing and resolving issues that arise during production to minimize downtime. (flow problems, machine malfunctions, quality defects)

Completing production paperwork which may include machine settings, production output, quality control data issues and records of all repairing of extrusion dies

Inspecting and analyzing and repairing extrusion dies to identify defects or issues that affect product quality

Used specialized tools such as grinders, polishers, and machining equipment, to modify and correct dies to improve performance and ensure the final product meets specifications

Adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures

Work closely with all other team members, including die makers, maintenance staff, and supervisors, to ensure smooth and efficient production

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringProductionProcessingCritical Thinking SkillsSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Required

high school diploma or GED

good command of written and spoken English

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Critical Thinking Skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents

frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and to talk and hear

capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift

capable of standing for long periods of time

Mobility throughout the facility

occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, walk, or crouch

must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occasion

specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus