Production Associate- Die Maker

Have you ever seen a Koozie® can cooler with the name of your favorite band or performer at a concert? Have you ever seen a pen, a magnet, a calendar, a vacuum sealed tumbler, an award, a grocery bag, a ceramic mug, a backpack or duffel bag with a company logo or slogan? If you have, you very well may have seen products manufactured or decorated/imprinted by the amazing team at Koozie Group (formerly known as BIC Graphic). We are the behind-the-scenes company producing swag and promotional products for our customers. We have amazing brands and products, some of which include Koozie®, BIC®, Triumph®, JAFFA® and more….and we want you to join our Koozie Group Family!

Die Making Job Summary:

As a die maker, you will make custom dies for debossing and foil stamping for the promotional industry. Debossing is the process of making a depression or indentation of the die into the product. Dies are made with magnesium metal. As a die maker you will expose, etch, wash, cut and grind dies to specifications.

Skills and experience required:

• Must be a high school graduate or have a general education degree (GED)
• Self-motivated with good communication skills verbal and written.
• Eager to learn with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Basic reading ability
• Computer experience
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Ability to read ph. meter and micrometer.
• Experience working with hand tools, band saw, grinders etc.
• Ability to work around water for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for eight hours or more.
• Available for overtime and weekends
• Ensure and deliver high-quality on-time products.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Monitor and maintain chemical ratios in etching baths.
• Operate etching vats, distribute materials to individual machines.
• balance wastewater by checking and maintaining water pH levels.
• Monitor and maintain etch machinery and equipment.

• Adhere to company standards and safety policies.

• Make up and prepare etching solutions per SOP’s and WI’s
• Meticulous attention to detail delivering accurate and complete record keeping.
• Measures background thickness of die using a micrometer.
• Recommend and maintain stock of department supplies and equipment.
• Available to cross train in other departments as needed.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.