What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Tool Room Technician position at CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC?
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.
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.