Die Cast Tech

Wescon Controls, LLC

WICHITA, KS

LOCATION

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

The Die Cast/ Equipment Technician Trainee is part of the Maintenance team. This role will work alongside an experienced Die Cast/Equipment Technician to learn how to repair and maintain all equipment in the Assembly, Heavy Duty or Controls tooling area. Will learn how to assist cell leaders when set-ups or problems occur. In addition to assigned job functions, must follow department policies & procedures and all Company safety procedures and practices.

Essential Functions: (essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and frequency at which tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job)

Training on how to maintains die cast machines and other department equipment
Learns how to assist cell leaders with set-ups and retrieving parts
Performs duties in the safest and most efficient manner possible
Responsible for the safe operation of company equipment
Works respectfully with other team members
Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Korn Ferry Competencies:

General familiarity with department equipment
Ability to read and follow instructions & guidelines in documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Able to follow direction given by senior employees in training process
Good listening skills
Mechanically inclined
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to problem solve

Required education and experience: (education and experience based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity)

High school diploma or GED or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Prior experience working with manufacturing machinery
Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred education and experience: (preferred education and experience based on requirements that are job related and consistent with business necessity)

Technical School training

Additional eligibility qualifications: (additional requirements such as certifications, industry-specific experience and the experience working with certain equipment)

None

Special Position Requirements: (Any security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position)

Working near moving mechanical parts, fumes, and/or airborne particles can be expected frequently
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and adverse weather can be expected occasionally

Physical Demands/ Equipment used to perform the job:

Manual labor job in a manufacturing environment
Temperature fluctuations on production floor
Must be able to lift/carry heavy objects up to 100 pounds
Standing for long periods of time; climbing , walking
Hand dexterity
Ability to operate departmental equipment

Disclaimers:

*It is Wescon Controls policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment and to all of our locations.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.