Must be able to set-up of a variety of machines and trim presses working with Management and Engineering. Help wanted on 1st shift (7:00am - 3:00pm) & 2nd shift (3:45pm - 11:45pm) Monday - Friday.

Benefits 1st of the month following 30 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 401k)

PTO & Holiday pay

Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the set-up of a variety of machines and trim presses

Troubleshoot and correct problems such as porosity and flash

Maintain and Set-up all safety equipment and guarding

Submit first and last pieces on all set ups

Must have basic knowledge of hoists for set up purposes

Must have basic knowledge of hydraulics on die cast machine equipment

Communicate any production or safety issues to foreperson or supervisor

Provide general guidance to operators on proper procedures in the operation of die cast equipment when needed

Basic knowledge of die cast machine components, such as goosenecks, plungers and Plunger rings, nozzles, sprayers, shot cylinders and ejection processes

Basic knowledge of die components such as cavities, slides, cores, spreaders and bushings, runner systems, and water cooling

Ability to understand and use tools such as calipers and torque wrenches

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school Diploma/Equivalency

Experience with die cast machines; able to set up and troubleshoot

Knowledge of Techmire, Prince and Kux machines a plus.

Understanding of mechanics

Good interpersonal and computer skills

Ability to read measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers

Techmires – either 66NT or 88NT (tonnage range 45-60 tons US)

Conventional machines – 250-ton Kux machines and 450 ton Prince machines Dies range from small unit dies (9 x 9) to large full dies (18 x 24)

Conventional dies installed with bridge crane system