Die Cast Operator

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahresty is seeking a Die Cast Operator in the United States to support daily production targets by following SOPs for the die casting process and quality inspections. The role involves starting and stopping machines, trimming parts with hand tools, and maintaining equipment and 5S housekeeping.

Responsibilities include performing Q-time checks, recording downtime and rejects, and ensuring product quality meets customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or die casting experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly.
• Strong attention to safety procedures and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down die casting machines.
• Trim parts using hand tools as needed.
• Maintain die cast machine performance and cooling systems.
• Perform visual inspections and use gauges for part quality.
• Record downtime, rejects, and describe issues with correct codes.
• Keep work area clean and maintain 5S housekeeping.

Job description

Ahresty – Die Cast Operator

Carry out needs of production by following Standard Operational Procedures for die casting, quality inspections, and maintaining the performance of the die cast machine

Scope Of Responsibilities

Responsible for achieving daily production targets and ensure part quality meets customer requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates all essential Duties & Responsibilities in Die Casting
• Start up and shut down die casting machines
• Trim parts using a wire wheel, hand file, or other hand tools
• Maintain the performance of the die cast machine by connecting water hose to cooling system, preheat dies using a torch or electric heater, clean inside of die and pit area, replacing ladles, cleaning, and maintaining 5s
• Performing inspection of cast parts: Visual and with quality gauges.
• Move baskets with a powered pallet jack.
• Independently performs Q-time Checks to standards.
• Understand part flow within process and can identify abnormal process condition.
• Complete AGSS process loading, tag printing, and inputs NG scrap parts into AGSS system.
• Fill out Daily Production Reports. Ensure downtime issues are recorded with description and correct downtime code. Also, records reject quantity and description.
• Transfer Daily Production Report information to Production Board.
• Completes segregation, follows Standard Segregation Procedure when abnormal condition creates non-conforming products.
• Perform safety device systems, perform equipment safety checks, and follow lock out procedure. Follow Stop, Call, Wait
• Maintains good housekeeping

Physical Aspects Of Die Casting

• Able to stand in one place
• Able to stand for 8 hours
• Able to lift at least 35 pounds repetitively
• Able to bend, twist, and repeat repetitive motion