Die Cast Supervisor

Perko Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perko Inc. seeks a Supervisory Engineer to lead and coordinate die casting operations. You will oversee workers in setting up and operating die casting machines, train staff, and drive process improvements while ensuring clear communication across shifts.

Responsibilities include optimizing cycle timing, machine setup, temperature control, and adherence to production schedules, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Metallurgy or Chemistry (or equivalent) with die-casting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ten years of related experience in zinc, brass, or aluminum die-casting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders to determine types of die casting machines to be used.
• Initiates changes in casting cycle timing, die lubrication, die cooking, or spacing to correct defects.
• Supervises melting furnaces and trim presses operations.
• Adjusts thermostats to control molten metal temperatures.
• Trains workers in all aspects of die cast operations.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hours required for job completion.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets blueprints and job orders to workers and assigns duties.
• Sets or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests improvements to production methods, equipment, and product quality.
• Recommends changes to working conditions to increase efficiency.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and assists workers.
• Motivates workers to achieve goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates and inspects materials and coordinates with other supervisors.

Skills

Windows-based computing

Blueprints interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Metallurgical or Chemical Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up and operating die casting machines. Leads and trains employees in all aspects of die cast operations. Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders to determine type of die casting machines to be used.
• Initiates changes in timing of casting cycle, lubrication of dies, cooking of dies, or spacing between dies to correct defects in castings.
• Supervises operation of melting furnaces and trim presses.
• Adjusts thermostats to control temperatures of molten metal.
• Trains employees in all aspects of die cast operations.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Must be able to perform activities of workers supervised.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervises a staff of approximately 10 employees.

Qualifications

• Metallurgical or Chemical Engineer; or
• A minimum of ten years of related experience in zinc, brass, or aluminum die-casting.

Required Skills

• Must be extremely proficient with the use of a Windows-based computing environment, including Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.