Lead HPDC Operator: Hands-on, Robotics & Growth

JMJ Phillip Group; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced Lead HPDC Operator to coordinate shift operations in Bellevue, OH. You will set up casting cells, troubleshoot production issues, mentor operators, and ensure safe, high-quality production in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead HPDC cell activities, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to improve processes and introduce new equipment and tooling.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HPDC and supporting foundry equipment experience.
• Knowledge of die setups, gating and venting, casting troubleshooting, molten metal and furnace ops.
• Frontline leadership experience as Shift Lead or similar manufacturing role.
• Basic robot programming/integration with ABB, FANUC, KUKA systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work safely around hot, humid, noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Direct shift staff and assign daily tasks for efficient casting cell operations.
• Monitor cell performance, including OEE, cycle times, and scrap rates.
• Perform cell setups, changeovers, and process adjustments on HPDC machinery and auxiliaries.
• Troubleshoot casting defects by adjusting process parameters, gating, venting, and runner systems.
• Perform basic programming and troubleshooting of robotic casting cells.
• Coordinate complex equipment issues with maintenance teams.

Skills

Leadership

HPDC experience

Cell setup

Robot programming

OEE monitoring

Safety compliance

5S knowledge

Communication

Tools

ABB robotics

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

Job description

JMJ PHILLIP seeks an experienced Lead HPDC Operator to coordinate shift operations in Bellevue, OH. You will set up casting cells, troubleshoot production issues, mentor operators, and ensure safe, high-quality production in a fast-paced setting.

You will lead HPDC cell activities, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering to improve processes and introduce new equipment and tooling.