Die Casting Operator – Metal Tender (First Shift)

Nebraska Aluminum Castings; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

On-job training

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Nebraska Aluminum Castings is seeking a Metal Tender to support the melting area and operate die cast machinery. You will tend furnaces, assist in setup, and ensure high-quality aluminum parts through measurements and inspections.

No formal education or experience is required; training is provided by experienced technicians. Forklift experience is required, and the role is on the first shift with a signing bonus upon completion of 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or post-secondary education required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Must be capable of working in a hot environment and on first shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday; overtime on Fridays as offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and operation of die casting machines following procedures.
• Tend and refill furnaces to ensure smooth workflow.
• Empty and recycle scrap bins.
• Connect cooling lines and adjust temperatures for machine operation.
• Use depth micrometer, Vernier calipers and machinist rule to verify tolerances.
• Inspect castings and adjust machines as needed.
• Operate trim press, saw, sander and deburring machine.
• Operate forklift for changing and transporting dies and castings.
• Maintain a safe work environment and build positive relations.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Depth micrometer

Vernier calipers

Machinist rule

Die casting equipment

Job description

Nebraska Aluminum Castings is seeking a Metal Tender to support the melting area and operate die cast machinery. You will tend furnaces, assist in setup, and ensure high-quality aluminum parts through measurements and inspections.

No formal education or experience is required; training is provided by experienced technicians. Forklift experience is required, and the role is on the first shift with a signing bonus upon completion of 6 months of employment.