Job description

Position Summary:

MCO is looking for an ambitious and experienced High Pressure Die Casting Machine Operator to be part of the team that operates in a new casting facility comprising of two new 2500T Buhler Carat machines, StrikoWestofen melting and dosing furnaces, ABB robot extract and spray and associated peripherals. The position activities will be exciting and wide-ranging from assisting in initial equipment commissioning, and optimization of the process during tool development and responsibility for running the high pressure die casting cell during production. This position ideally requires an individual with large tonnage high pressure die cast machine set up and operation.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

· Fully support all aspects of the WSI in-house casting facility

· Setting up and taking down die cast tools, shot end tooling, dosing furnaces, robots, trims and integration of the peripherals

· The operation of the high pressure die cast machines and trim press

· Developing and running the die cast process in terms of shot profiles, temperatures, cooling, lubricant types and concentrations and spray programs

· Inspect and verify accuracy of product for quality conformance using measuring and testing machines/equipment or by visual examination

· Documentation of established optimized processes and training of other operators

· Facilitate and document any tooling repairs and maintenance required

· Assembly and disassembly of tooling and basic maintenance

· Crane operation

· Metal handling and monitoring of furnaces

· Promote and ensure a safe, clean, harassment free, working environment.

· Ensure uptime targets are achieved.

· Ensure production standards are achieved

· Ensure acceptable scrap levels achieved and maintained.

· Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills Required:

· At least 4 years of experience in the die casting industry

· Large tonnage high pressure die casting experience

· Able to set up and run all aspects of die cast tooling and process

· Metal handling experience

· Familiarity with Buhler Presses, Metal Mechanics Trim Presses, and ABB robots preferred

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

Required Competencies:

· Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

· Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships to lead change.

· Strong customer service focus.

· Demonstrates strong troubleshooting skills

· Work independently with minimal supervision in a professional manner.

· Ability to adapt to changes in the work requests or environment.

· Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively.

· Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Frequent exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.

· Occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes.

· Occasional exposure to moderate noise.

· Occasional standing and walking throughout workday.

· Frequent wear of eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by WSI).

Definitions: Constant (6-10 hrs./shift) Frequent: (2-5 hrs./shift) Occasional: (Up to 2 hrs./shift)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monticello, MN 55362: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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