Primary Purpose of Position To work within the Die Cast Department to efficiently and effectively set-up and operate equipment within a die cast cell to ensure a quality product is produced and delivered that consistently satisfies or exceeds our customer's expectation.
Major Responsibilities of Position:
Maintains a safe and clean workplace
- The foundry goal is zero lost time accident and no housekeeping (audit) complaints. Quality Performance
- The foundry goal is zero discrepancies at the user plants, process checklists will be utilized to monitor and track process stability Uptime improvements
- The foundry goal is 90% equipment utilization. To maintain oxide levels that meet or exceed the standards specified by the customer. Scrap and material utilization
- Dross and other melt losses are to be weekly, target < 7.0% melt loss. Employee relations
- The foundry goal is to develop a team-based environment with cross-functional deployment wherever possible.
Each member will be expected to back up all other positions as required. To maintain grade 1 scrap feeding into the Remelt furnaces. Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes): Participate in Continuous Improvement activities that will focus on waste elimination, improved health and safety, and ultimately cost reductions Improve educational standards by attending all planned training programs Ability to operate lift truck and overhead crane Must have regular and punctual attendance Must be able to follow directions of a supervisor Must be cooperative with other employees Must be quality conscious with an emphasis on operating to the Work Instruction Be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics or willingness to learn. Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, effectively Ability to work independently or in a team environment Ability to communicate, educate and coach new team members Fluent in English Physical demands: Ability to stand, walk, climb, twist, bend, grasp and lift
- occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds Visual requirements include; ability to visually inspect work performed Talk and hear Must have the ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 12 hours daily Work Environment Automotive manufacturing environment; shift work
Shop Environment:
75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available
Production Environment:
25% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions. Extreme temperatures during the summer and winter months can be expected Educational and Certification Background 1 High school diploma or equivalent Essential 2 Possess mechanical ability and be knowledgeable in the use of hand tools. Essential