Aluminum Extrusion Die Technician
Bonnell Aluminum
Inspect, repair, and maintain aluminum extrusion dies and tooling.
1 days ago ago
$23
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Niles, MI
Onsite
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Custom Extruded Products
Architectural Shapes
Fabrication Services
Anodizing Operations
Painting/Finishing Services
Thermal Barrier Assemblies
Tool and Die Design
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Automotive
Machinery
Renewable Energy
Building and Construction
Specialty Markets
Industrial
Consumer & Retail
Role
What you would be doing
die inspection
equipment operation
tool evaluation
safety maintenance
tool repair
preventive maintenance
- Review die inspection reports for proper corrective action
- Operate equipment such mills, cranes, die oven use and nitriding system safely
- Evaluate existing tooling for replacement
- Inspect new dies upon arrival from vendor
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Evaluate test dies
- Keep work areas safe and clean
- Inform supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems associated with requirements/responsibilities
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
- Rework and repair all die tooling as necessary with the guidance of Group Leader/Supervisor.
- Repair and preventative maintenance of production tooling
What you bring
blueprints
calipers
hoists
computer literacy
hs diploma
problem solving
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- Must know how to polish and flatten bearings
- Ability to wear proper PPE for tasks associated with operations
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must be able to read/understand blueprints
- Must understand reaction to die tooling under pressure:
- Must also pass a skills-based test.
- Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail oriented.
- Ability to use hoists and cranes.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must know the differences in 6000 series alloys
- Must understand billet flow and temperatures
- HS Diploma/GED
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be computer literate
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
- Must pass a company background check and drug screen.
- Ability to accurately use calipers/micrometers, bore scope, feeler and pin gauges
- Must have strong problem-solving ability
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
- Vacation Days
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. We support with passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
- Paid Vacation
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass a company background check and drug screen.
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Company
Overview
$100M - $1B Revenue
Annual Revenues
The company generates annual revenues within a range of $100 million to $1 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the market.
- Founded in the mid-1950s, the business began as a focused aluminum extruder and has evolved into a full-service partner.
- It operates six facilities across North America, offering fluid billet production, extrusion, finishing, and assembly.
- Typical projects include architectural curtain walls, custom railings, TSLOTS framing, and Futura Transitions trims.
- The company excels in supplying building & construction and automotive sectors through tailored extrusion and fabrication.
- Standout offerings include thermal barrier extrusions, anodizing, wet paint, CNC machining, and precision assembly.
- Operational excellence: 'Doing the right things at the right time' with structured continuous-improvement tools (5S, PDCA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
- 'Excellence Beyond Extrusion' – a high-performance lean manufacturing culture focused on quality, speed, waste reduction, and emissions reduction
- Creative problem solvers rather than order takers
- 'You're not just an entry on our ledger, you are valued, and our team will serve you to the best of our abilities.'
2022 EPD
Environmental Product Declaration
EPDs provide transparency on product life cycle impacts, published in 2022.
2023 Estimate
Recycled Content Report
Annual report detailing recycled material usage.
- ISO 14001:2015 certified at multiple facilities (e.g., Niles, Carthage)
- Lean manufacturing emphasis on lowering emissions, reducing waste, and maximizing productivity — “beneficial to our plants as it is to our planet”
- ISO 9001:2015 across all locations
- Environmental stewardship integrated into long-term thinking and value-chain management
2023 Phase I
Program Rollout
Launched the first phase of the AEC Apprenticeship Program for Industrial Maintenance Technician apprentices.
2025 Phase II
Program Expansion
Plans to expand the apprenticeship program to include press operators, die-shop technicians, CNC, robotics, and welding trades.
- Program allows both new hires and existing employees to learn skilled trades at no cost and supports talent identification, development, and retention
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