Hybrid Tool and Die Supervisor en Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Tool and Die Supervisor to join the Kaiser Aluminum team in Richmond, Virginia, at our Bellwood Plant!

This role is essential for maintaining production efficiency and ensuring that aluminum extrusion and tube mill products meet quality and performance standards.

What you will work on:

Tool and Die Development and Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain extrusion dies and tools for aluminum extrusion processes.
• Develop and maintain dies and tools for the Tubemill operation; pointers, draw benches and sawing equipment.
• Modify existing tooling to improve quality, reduce cycle times, and enhance production efficiency.
• Collaborate with tool and die suppliers to create robust tooling that meets production requirements.
• Ensure dies and tools produce aluminum extrusions to meet the required tolerances.

 Process Improvement: 

• Analyze production processes and suggest improvements in tooling or die design for enhanced extrusion and tube mill performance.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and downtime.
• Troubleshoot tooling-related production issues and identify root causes for die failures or defects.

Production Support: 

• Work closely with production teams to optimize die setup, changeovers, and ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with press and tube mill operators to establish best practices for die handling, installation, and maintenance.

Tooling and Die Lifecycle Management: 

• Monitor the performance of dies and tools throughout their lifecycle, conducting regular inspections and assessments.
• Manage die maintenance schedules and refurbishments to extend tool life and ensure consistent performance.
• Document and track tooling performance data to make informed decisions about repairs, replacements, or upgrades.

Quality Assurance: 

• Work with the Quality and Technical teams to ensure that dies and tools produce parts that meet dimensional and surface quality specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis of tooling defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

Cross-Department Collaboration: 

• Liaise with Quality, Technical, Production, and Maintenance teams to ensure tooling-related issues are addressed promptly.
• Assist with training production staff on die installation and handling procedures.

New Product Development: 

• Support the launch of new products by developing tooling solutions that meet customer and production requirements.
• Conduct trials and validation of new dies and tools to ensure they are ready for full-scale production.