Die Casting Machine Operator – Shift Premiums & Benefits

Dynacast International; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical plans)

Dental/ Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Sick days/ Paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Job summary

Dynacast, LLC, a Form Technologies Company, is seeking Die Casting Machine Operators for all three shifts to operate casting/molding equipment and support quality control. Starting pay is $18 per hour, with a 10% premium on 2nd shift and a 15% premium on 3rd shift, reflecting night shift allowances.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and related machine operation experience. Applicants should be capable of basic maintenance tasks and willing to assist teammates as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–6 months related experience or training preferred.
• Proven experience as a machine operator; injection molding experience preferred.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the die is running properly; gather first off pieces and deliver to quality for inspection.
• Observe and check assigned casting/molding machine operations.
• Observe quality of products for defects such as excessive flash and surface finish.
• Assist other operators as needed; perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Maintenance basics

Team collaboration

Education

GED or high school diploma

3–6 months related experience

Job description

Dynacast, LLC, a Form Technologies Company, is seeking Die Casting Machine Operators for all three shifts to operate casting/molding equipment and support quality control. Starting pay is $18 per hour, with a 10% premium on 2nd shift and a 15% premium on 3rd shift, reflecting night shift allowances.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and related machine operation experience. Applicants should be capable of basic maintenance tasks and willing to assist teammates as needed.