Cell Tech

Empire Die Casting Company; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ohio seeks an individual to operate automated cells and ensure they are running efficiently. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting casting defects, process monitoring, and machine adjustments. The ideal candidate will be decisive, independent, and willing to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends. Strong attendance and the ability to follow written directives are essential for success in this role. Join a team that values diversity and equal opportunity, where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of troubleshooting automated cells and basic maintenance.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including overtime as necessary.
• Decisive and able to work independently.
• Good attendance and flexible with overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Keep automated cells operational and troubleshoot defects.
• Monitor processes and record relevant data.
• Perform various machine adjustments and cleaning.
• Record data on whiteboard.
• Special characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned, along with special projects needed by upper management.
• Change tips and rams, plunger, ring, and nozzle
• Ladle adjustment for proper pour height, along with set‑up data/program data for correct biscuit size
• Basic operation of shot bead system
• Use shot scope to troubleshoot casting problems and defects as well as recording downtime and scrap count
• Clean extractor, shot end, and belly of machine

Skills

Knowledge on split lots

Decisive and able to work independently

Ability to read and understand written directives

Good attendance record

Flexibility to work various schedules

Job description

The Cell Tech run automated cells and are responsible for setting up the cell via specified parameters. They are also to troubleshoot any defects. Their main job is to keep the automated cells running and make castings with the robot.

Duties but not limited to:

• Cast defects and probable causes of defects
• Basic troubleshooting for ladles and reciprocators
• Process monitoring charts.
• Record data on whiteboard.
• Special characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned, along with special projects needed by upper management.
• Change tips and rams, plunger, ring, and nozzle
• Ladle adjustment for proper pour height, along with set‑up data/program data for correct biscuit size
• Basic operation of shot bead system
• Use shot scope to troubleshoot casting problems and defects as well as recording downtime and scrap count
• Clean extractor, shot end, and belly of machine

Skills & Qualifications but not limited to:

• Have knowledge on split lots.
• Decisive and able to work independently
• Ability to read and understand written directives
• Must have a good attendance record, and able to work flexible schedules including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary

Empire is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.