Automotive Aluminum Die Casting Cell Operator

100Hires, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

401(k)

Monthly gym reimbursement

Job summary

ConMet in Clackamas, Oregon is seeking a die casting operator to operate high-pressure aluminum equipment for automotive components. You’ll work a scheduled shift with additional premiums for Swing and Grave shifts, starting at $24.04/hour for 90 days and increasing after.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k); gym reimbursement and short-term disability are included. You will be trained to perform crane operation, die set-up, water cooling, lubrication, ladling, and process

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety checks in metal casting operations.
• Ability to follow process parameters and monitor machine performance.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate crane to place specified die sections into the machine.
• Bolt dies securely; set ram stroke.
• Run safety checks and resolve hazards before production.
• Connect water to the die’s cooling system and preheat with an electric heater.
• Tune water flow and machine speed to suit part geometry and molten metal characteristics.
• Adjust air/spray to clear metal fragments and deliver lubricant to the die cavity and plunger.
• Program and adjust automatic ladling of molten metal.
• Monitor and maintain correct holding-furnace metal level and temperature.
• Track process parameters, measure consistently, and make compliant machine adjustments.

Skills

CNC Setup

Changeover

Machine Setup

Safety Awareness

Job description

Build precision parts. Grow your skills. Join our die casting team.Why this role mattersOperate high-pressure aluminum die casting equipment to manufacture components for the automotive and on-highway truck industries. You’ll keep quality, throughput, and safety in balance every shift.Where you’ll beClackamas, Oregon — right off I-205Easy access from Sandy, Estacada, Clackamas, and MilwaukieSchedule optionsSwing: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM (Premium: +$1.25/hour)Grave: Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM (Premium: +$2.00/hour)Compensation & timeStarting at $24.04/hour for the first 90 days; increases to $24.61/hour thereafterStandard 40-hour work weekBenefitsMedical, dental, visionShort-term disability401(k)Monthly gym reimbursementAdditional perksWhat you’ll do (you’ll be trained)Operate crane to place specified die sections into the machineBolt dies securely; set ram strokeRun safety checks and resolve hazards before productionConnect water to the die’s cooling system and preheat with an electric heaterTune water flow and machine speed to suit part geometry and molten metal characteristicsAdjust air/spray to clear metal fragments and deliver lubricant to the die cavity and plungerProgram and adjust automatic ladling of molten metalMonitor and maintain correct holding-furnace metal level and temperatureTrack process parameters, measure consistently, and make compliant machine adjustmentsWhat helps you succeedCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMachine Setups for Production RunsEqual employment and pay transparencyConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.