Lead HPDC Operator - Shift & Tech Leader

PSW Group; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

PSW Group is seeking a Lead HPDC Operator to drive shift execution on high‑pressure die casting lines and oversee setup, tooling, and process adjustments. You will mentor operators, ensure safety, and translate production schedules into efficient, quality‑driven outputs on the shop floor.

You will coordinate with maintenance and engineers on die casting hardware, automation, and tooling layouts, while contributing to SOPs, PPAP validation, and NPI support.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on HPDC/metal casting experience on production floors.
• Strong frontline leadership with ability to direct shift staff and coordinate tasks.
• Basic robot programming for integrated casting cells (ABB, FANUC, KUKA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication to relay instructions and updates.
• Know-how on safety, PPE, and 5S practices on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Direct shift staff and troubleshoot coverage to keep cells running.
• Monitor OEE, cycle times, and scrap rates; report to Production Manager.
• Perform HPDC cell setups, changes, and process adjustments.
• Troubleshoot defects, gate/vent issues, and optimize runner systems.
• Program and troubleshoot integrated robotic casting cells on the floor.
• Lead PM tasks and collaborate with maintenance on complex repairs.
• Support NPI and R&D prototype runs and contribute to SOP validation.
• Onboard and train new operators; provide real-time coaching and feedback.

Skills

HPDC experience

Frontline leadership

Robot programming

Operations coaching

Safety & compliance

Tools

ABB/FANUC/KUKA robotics

Job description

PSW Group is seeking a Lead HPDC Operator to drive shift execution on high‑pressure die casting lines and oversee setup, tooling, and process adjustments. You will mentor operators, ensure safety, and translate production schedules into efficient, quality‑driven outputs on the shop floor.

You will coordinate with maintenance and engineers on die casting hardware, automation, and tooling layouts, while contributing to SOPs, PPAP validation, and NPI support.