What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set Up Technician 1st Shift position at Fall River Die Cast?
Position: Set Up Technician
Pay: Starting $25/hour plus performance increase after probationary period.
Work Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Friday; 7am-3pm plus overtime as scheduled.
Reports to: Die Cast Manager
As a Set Up Technician, you will be joining a dynamic team at a growing manufacturing company as a very important position in our business. You will be responsible for setting up the high pressure die casting machinery, trim presses and getting it ready for production runs to produce brass and aluminum castings from molten metal. This is a hands-on, physically demanding, fast paced, and high responsibility shop floor position. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Install and remove tooling in die casting machines and trim presses
- Configure, load and validate Automation
- Produce good casting samples for Quality Control to approve production
- Assist with process adjustments to maintain/improve casting quality
- Change cores, shot rods, shot tips, punches, spray guns
- Assist with furnace tending and metal transfers
- Material handling and Material receiving
- Help facilitate and support production goals throughout the shift
A successful candidate should have some prior manufacturing experience in a factory environment. Die casting or foundry experience a plus but not required. You will be standing, lifting, and working in varying temperatures. Attention to detail and working safely is very important. The candidate must be willing to learn, follow the directions of a supervisor, and work cooperatively with other team members. A positive attitude and regular and punctual attendance is required. Safety is our #1 priority.
About Fall River Die Cast: Since 1977, Fall River Die Cast has supplied original equipment manufacturers with high-quality brass and aluminum high-pressure die castings. We manufacture products ranging from fluid meter housings and valves to lighting fixture components and security and decorative hardware, weighing a few ounces to more than 10 pounds.
Fall River Die Cast views insurance as a true benefit and offers a fantastic benefit package.
- Best in Class Health Insurance.
- Single Coverage- $29.58 weekly deduction with a $250/$500 annual deductible.
- Family Coverage- $48.26 weekly deduction with a $500/$1,000 annual deductible.
- Income Protection Benefits including Group Term Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
- Retirement Benefits: Employer Sponsored 401K Retirement Plan-100% match on the first 3% and 50% match on the remaining 3 % up to 6%.
- PTO program with yearly carry over and one-hour increments.
- Paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities.
- 50% safety shoe reimbursement program (up to $200/pair/per year).
- 50% reimbursement on gym memberships fees when enrolled in the medical plan (up to $600 per year).
- $2,000 Employee Referral Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Germantown, WI 53022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Germantown, WI 53022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $250 - $500