Metal Tender

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

Job description:

We are seeking a Metal Tender whose main focus is in the melting area. Individual may be required to operate die cast machines and assist in producing high-quality aluminum parts. Other responsibilities may include, die cast machine setup, operation, and quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in setup and operation of die casting machines following standard procedures and instructions.
• Metal tend and refill furnaces to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Empty and recycle scrap bins.
• Perform operational setup tasks such as connecting cooling lines, setting time interval controls, adjusting temperatures, and heating dies.
• Use measuring instruments (depth micrometer, Vernier calipers, machinist rule) to verify tolerances and ensure quality.
• Inspect castings visually, sort, and place in proper containers; make machine adjustments as needed.
• Operate trim press, saw, sander, and deburring machine.
• Operate forklift for changing and transporting dies, castings, and materials.
• Maintain a safe work environment and exercise continuous attention to prevent injuries.
• Build constructive working relationships and project a positive attitude toward tasks and company policies.

No previous experience or post-secondary education is required.

Employees will be trained how to complete job tasks such as properly operating all equipment necessary for the job by our experienced technicians.

Applicant must have forklift experience.

Applicants must be capable of working in a hot working environment

This position is available for First shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. When offered, overtime is generally worked on Fridays.

This position includes a signing bonus of $500 receivable in full at the completion of 6 months of employment!

Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• On-job training.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.