Here at MKC, we are one of the leaders in our field of high pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Support Techs will provide necessary leadership to ensure a safe and efficient work cell, and will work towards the ongoing development and continued training of our Die Cast Operators.

The Support Techs are responsible for safely setting up production dies and all ancillary equipment for auto/manual die cast machines. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe and orderly work area. Ensuring all safety guarding and other safety devices are properly installed, in working order and consistently utilized.
• Work towards the ongoing development and enhancement of 5S within your areas of responsibility with the goal of Sustainability. This would include the approach for reduced cell contamination and prevention of contaminants. This would include working with shifts that precede and follow your respective shift.
• Set up includes all cell equipment necessary to support production.
• Understand and use shot trace capability.
• Know and understand the importance of TPM tasks, including the training of our Die Cast Operators in TPM and the overall importance of this task. Support Techs are required to verify compliance of all TPM’s to the defined schedules, as well as document Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) operations, as required.
• Follow and understand all TS16949 books, work instructions and the ability to complete all paperwork within their area of responsibility. Paper work could include; count accuracy, count boards, process check sheets, audits, quality check sheets, TPM and other paperwork as assigned, or defined.
• Process castings / parts to ensure that they are being produced handled and moved onto next operation, following all established guidelines, procedures and part specifications. 
• Operate and make adjustments to Die Cast Machine(s) and its related equipment, such as; Auto Ladles, Auto Reciprocators, ABB Robot and Trim Presses to produce quality castings, on time to meet production schedules.
• Inspect and gage castings as outlined in TS16949 work instructions, to ensure that the product meets, or exceeds all dimensional and visual characteristics as defined.
• Train and provide knowledge, or best practices to MKC employees, or temporary or new hired employees. This would include proper operation and use of all equipment and processes that are necessary to support production.
• Pro-actively provide support, analysis and troubleshooting skills to co-workers and other areas that are experiencing difficulty, high workload, and quality and or productivity issues.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in a heavy manufacturing environment with exposure to high levels of noise, heat and moving machine operations. Working overtime during the week and weekends can be expected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time and move about the production facility. The employee is often required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to bend, reach, and stoop. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for quality inspection.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in comprehensive English.
• Basic mathematical skills; such as, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to understand fractions, along with a working knowledge of Metric to English dimensional conversions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand machine controls and functions. This would include shot trace units, nitrogen, velocity, pressure profiles, and switch over criteria.
• The Support Tech would have been able to successfully complete the Die Cast Operator Training, along with the Die Cast Support Tech Training.
• Read and understand blueprints and dimension & gage reports.
• Able to use and understand, micrometers, electronic indicators, dial calipers and other precision gauges as needed to perform duties of the Support Tech.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities, which include; instruct, train, monitor, and coach.
• Support Techs need to successfully complete Crane and Forklift training.

Madison-Kipp Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a pre-employment drug screening, and post-employment background check employer.

Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, health savings account, quarterly incentive bonus pay plan, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave.