A professional who repairs aluminum extrusion dies, according to specifications, using powered handtools. Responsibilities include:

• Examines exterior of dies for defects, such as cracks or excessive wear, and observes exterior surface of extrusion samples to determine whether inside of dies need resurfacing or polishing.
• Secures dies in vise, and determines amount of metal to remove from die opening to restore die to specifications, using diagram and gauges.
• Selects abrasive bit and secures it in electric tool, and moves tool over die opening surface to remove, polish, or angle surface to specifications, utilizing experience and knowledge of dies.
• Heats dies with stress cracks in oven to soften metal and taps sides of dies to close cracks, using hammer and bit.
• Removes rough spots from exterior of repaired dies, using electric deburring tool.
• Verifies openings of new dies, using calipers and gauges, and monitors sample extrusions to determine whether press dies need repair.