Job Description
Job Location: NINEFINE MINT - EDMOND, OK 73083
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
This position is located in Edmond/North OKC
6:00am- 2:30pm
Monday-Friday
Some extended hours or weekend OT as needed based on business needs
Pay $22-$25 DOE
The Senior Die Creation Technician is responsible for the technical preparation and development of dies used in the production of silver and precious metal products. This role focuses on translating artwork into production-ready engraving files, preparing and modifying 3D models, optimizing die designs for engraving, and supporting efficient die production processes.
The day in the life of a Senior Die Creation Technician...
- Prepare and modify digital artwork and 3D models for die creation and laser engraving.
- Create frosting maps and adjust design elements to support product development needs.
- Prepare and optimize files for laser engraving systems.
- Operate and optimize laser engraving equipment for precision die creation.
- Inspect dies for accuracy, quality, and adherence to design specifications.
- Troubleshoot issues related to die design, engraving quality, or surface finishing.
- Maintain inventory of die blanks and production supplies.
- Order die blank, polishing supplies, and other materials as needed.
- Perform basic maintenance and calibration on laser engraving and polishing equipment.
- Provide guidance and training to Associate Die Creation Technicians.
- Collaborate with product development and creative teams to ensure designs translate properly into production dies.
Other Qualities of a Senior Die Creation Technician:
Communication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills
Computer Skills: Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology and analytical concepts keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, uses computers to improve productivity
Creativity/Innovation: Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation, solves problems creatively
Dependability: Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements
Initiative: Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development
Sense of Urgency: Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others and meets deadlines. Must be personally driven to deliver the best results possible.
Problem Solving/Analysis: Can simplify and process complex issues, think critically, understand the difference between critical details and unimportant facts. Be proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions that eliminate the opportunity for recurrence. Must be able to exercise judgement in the resolution of problems.
Quality: Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvement continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of problems, owns/acts on quality problems, communicates cross departmentally to eliminate issues. Must be able to gather and evaluate data to make sound decisions.
Productivity: Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, prioritizes tasks, develops good work procedures, manages time well, handles information flow.
APMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care, about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma!" and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the team today!
QualificationsEducation:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, 3D Modeling, or a related field.
- OR:
- Bachelor’s degree with 0-1 years of relevant work experience
- Associate’s degree with 1-2 years of relevant work experience
- Highschool/GED with 2-4 years of relevant work experience
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in die creation, 3D modeling, engraving, or precision manufacturing.
- Relevant education, training, or demonstrated technical skill may substitute for some or all the required experience.
- Strong experience working with digital artwork and 3D modeling workflows.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to engraving and die preparation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
Preferred
Experience:
- Experience with 3D modeling, digital sculpting, or similar design software. (Carveco, Z-brush, formlabs, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator)
- Experience working with laser engraving systems or precision manufacturing processes.(Reactiv Rayguide, Acsys)
Computer Skills:
- Medium to advanced skills using MS office Suite
Visual Requirements:
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Peripheral Vision (ability to observe up and down, left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
- Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
- Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring the object to sharp focus)
At APMEX, our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K (Company matches!)
- Daily Meal Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Debt Repayment
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
- Paid Day off for your Birthday
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
