Job Description

Description

At Cascade Die Casting Group (CDCG), we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Repair die cast dies, trim dies, build and maintain fixtures to meet company standards to maintain production.

Location: 9983 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, MI 49345
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 hours, Fridays as needed 8 hours
Pay based on experience.

SIGN-ON BONUS: Receive $250 after your first 90 days of employment

ATTENDANCE BONUS: Receive $250 for perfect attendance for your first 60 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Communicate stock availability and check inventory.
• Ability to read blueprints and make cores and punches per the blueprint.
• Requires basic plumbing skills.
• Build and maintain fixtures per blueprint.
• Know how to hook up and operate a hot oil machine.
• Knowledge of proper polishing techniques.
• Know how to operate the hydraulic and electrical test machine.
• Analytical problem solving techniques.
• Repair die cast dies, trim dies and fixtures using precision measuring tools.
• Performs machine operations using drills, grinders, turn threads, mill and lathe.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• TIG weld tool components as needed.
• Process Specific Training if available.
• Such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• React to problems associated with die cast and trim dies on the production floor.
• Service die cast and trim dies prior to die set.
• Communicate problems with floor supervisors and/or Quality department.
• Complete required documentation.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

• Two years related tooling/tool room experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of basic math, reading and writing.
• Basic knowledge of mills, lathes, surface grinders, radial arm drills and spotting press.
• CNC programming experience a plus.
• Mechanically inclined.
• High School Diploma preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

• Valid Forklift and Overhead crane license issued by CDCG/Great Lakes.