Die Cast Setup Technician

NSi Industries, LLC; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NSI Industries is seeking a Techmire Setup Technician at their Norridge location. This role involves setting up machines, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with operators to solve process-related issues, all within a supportive culture that promotes growth.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holiday time off and vacation

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and/or operating production machinery or automated cells.
• Familiarity with measuring equipment (micrometers, pin gages, etc.) is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the proper setup of Techmire machines.
• Coordinate with machine operators to ensure quality standards.
• Visually inspect tools prior to setup and check machine guards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer knowledge

Heavy lifting required

Familiar with measuring equipment

Basic knowledge of hand tools

Mechanical skills/aptitude

Mechanical repair knowledge

Experience in operating production machinery

Job description

Focused on the electrical and network infrastructure markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry with unprecedented growth. We are looking for a Techmire Setup Technician to join the team at our Norridge, IL location. Are you looking for a great place to work with an amazing culture and opportunities to advance within your position AND make more money? Then keep reading!

The Norridge location of NSI is a progressive manufacturer of die castings that has been in business for 50+ years and we look forward to having you join our team!

General Summary
Accountable for the proper setup of Techmire machines in assigned work area and for coordinating with machine operators to ensure quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect tool prior to set up
• Select program for the job (NT)
• Set nozzle and pot temperature and verify they are correct
• Connect water and/or oil lines and check for water flow and temperature
• Clean limit or proximity switches
• Check that correct alloy for the job is in the holding pot
• Clean Techmire pot
• Replace any leaky mold water hoses
• Retrieve Process Work Instruction Book, verify content and load program
• Replace nozzles
• Change or refill die lube tank
• Install proximity switches, spray lines, air lines, and apply temperature set points
• Perform scheduled PM functions
• Work closely with machine operators and Quality Department to solve process and machine related problems
• Check quality of parts according to Tool Set-up Verification Sheet
• Inform Supervisor for any QC inspectors of non-conformities and stop the job
• Check that all machine guards are in place
• Follow the complete operational procedure of the assigned machine

Job Specifications

• Basic math skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Heavy lifting required
• Familiar with measuring equipment (i.e. micrometers, pin gages, feeler gauges, torque wrenches etc.)
• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Mechanical skills/aptitude
• Mechanical repair knowledge
• Experience setting up and/or operating production machinery, automated cells or production lines

Salary Range: $21.00 - $28.00/hr.

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Benefits: NSI Industries offers a competitive salary, performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid holiday time off and vacation.

EEO employer M/F/D/V: NSI Industries is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation: NSI Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact your Recruiter for assistance. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Physical Work Requirements: Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where the employee must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.

Drug Free Workplace: NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.