HPDC Equipment Operator, Aluminum Components

ConMet Plastics; Oregon; On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

401(k)

Monthly gym reimbursement

Equal opportunity

Job summary

ConMet Plastics is hiring for a Die Casting Operator in Clackamas, OR. You will set up high‑pressure aluminum die casting cells, position dies with a crane, and ensure cooling and lubrication are properly controlled to meet automotive specifications.

You’ll work steady weekday night shifts with premium pay, starting at $24.04/hour for 90 days and stepping to $24.61/hour after the ramp‑up. The role emphasizes safety, process control, and consistent quality throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• CNC job setup and changeover experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Ability to monitor and adjust process parameters for consistent quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and position die sections using a crane; bolt and secure them.
• Connect cooling water and preheat die sections as required.
• Regulate water flow, machine speed, and lubricant for optimal part geometry and temperature.
• Monitor, measure, and adjust process parameters to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Perform safety inspections and identify hazards before cycling the machine.

Skills

CNC setup & changeover

Automotive manufacturing

Machine tune & monitoring

Job description

Own the process. Shape the product. Advance your craft.Imagine walking onto the floor in Clackamas and bringing a high-pressure aluminum die casting cell to life. You secure the dies, warm the tooling, balance cooling, and dial in the cycle so every part for the automotive and on-highway truck markets meets spec. That’s the impact you’ll have here.LocationClackamas, OR — just off I-205; a quick drive from Sandy, Estacada, Clackamas, or Milwaukie.Your schedule and payPick from steady weekday nights:Swing: Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM (premium +$1.25/hour)Grave: Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM (premium +$2.00/hour)Starting wage: $24.04/hour for the first 90 days; then $24.61/hourHours: 40-hour work weekHow you’ll contributeHoist and position specified die sections with a crane; bolt and secure them; set the ram stroke Complete safety inspections and correct hazards before cycling the machine Connect the die’s water cooling; preheat die sections with an electric heater Regulate water flow and machine speed for part geometry, metal type, and melt temperature Adjust air and spray systems to clear fragments and apply lubricant to the die cavity and plunger Set and tune automatic ladling to feed molten metal into the machine chamber Keep the holding furnace at proper metal level and temperature through the shift Monitor, measure, and act on process parameters to maintain consistency and complianceWhat you already excel atCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMachine Setups for Production RunsPerks that support youMedical, dental, visionShort-term disability401(k)Monthly gym reimbursementAnd moreEqual opportunity & pay equityConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.