Now Hiring: Die Runner 3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am
Crystal Finishing is home to 950+ team members and over $150 million in annual sales, built on craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in a job well done. From aluminum extrusion to fabrication and finishing, we deliver high‑quality products that shape industries across the country.
Our Die Shop is a great team - people who enjoy hunting, fishing, tinkering on cars, and swapping stories over beef jerky. If you like working with your hands, solving mechanical puzzles, and being part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, you’ll fit right in.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This isn’t a job where you stand in one spot all day. As a Die Runner, you’ll move between different tasks, learn new skills, and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly. You’ll work with dies - the molds that shape aluminum into everything from window frames to custom profiles - and you’ll get to see the full process from assembly to breakdown.
If you like variety, mechanical work, and a fast‑paced environment, this is a great place to grow.
Set up dies for the extrusion presses based on the production schedule, including locating, moving, and installing dies into rings.
Label and stage dies accurately to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
Clean and detail dies using die cleaning tanks; drain, transfer, and replace caustic materials as needed.
Assist with die assembly and return completed dies to their designated locations after repair or correction.
Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
Use a variety of hand tools—hammers, allen wrenches, air hammers, chisels, and more.
Wear required PPE consistently, including metatarsals, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and other protective gear.
Experience in manufacturing or production environments; extrusion experience is a plus.
Ability to read and transpose numbers accurately.
Comfort using hand tools and working with mechanical components.
A self‑motivated, dependable work ethic with strong attendance.
A positive attitude and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
Short‑Term Disability
Company‑Paid Life Insurance
Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Accident, Indemnity, and Critical Illness Coverage
Pharmacy & Prescription Drug Benefits
401(k) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off + 8 Paid Holidays
HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts
Quarterly Attendance Bonus Eligibility
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs- Onsite Healthcare Clinics & Gyms
Free Physical Therapy
Apprenticeship Programs
On‑Site Cookouts, Celebrations, and a genuinely great team
And more
Build Your Future With Us
Join a team where your mechanical skills, curiosity, and work ethic can take you far. In the Die Shop, you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to products that make an impact—while working alongside people who take pride in what they do.
If you’re ready for a hands‑on role with variety, teamwork, and room to grow, we’d love to meet you.
The position requires the ability to lift, load and carry items weighing up to 150 pounds. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Crystal Finishing Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Crystal Finishing Systems participates in E-Verify.
