POSITION SUMMARY Operate and maintain machines and equipment necessary to manufacture high pressure die cast parts. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Follow all company Policies and Procedures, Quality and Environmental Management Systems (QMS & EMS), Kawasaki Production System (KPS) and any other legal and compliance regulations that may apply such as OSHA * Remove excess aluminum from hot or cold castings using manual and air tools. * Visually inspect parts per work instructions to ensure quality. * Record production through appropriate documentation, marking, packaging and tagging procedures as required. * Determine, confirm, and manually load furnaces with appropriate amount of ingot material. * Maintain quality of raw material and equipment by performing proper cleaning procedures. * Monitor furnace settings, conditions and communicate issues to appropriate personnel. * May assist with tests of molten aluminum. * Collet and redistribute trimmings and other excess aluminum. * May assist Team Leader in duties as necessary * Operate shot blaster. * Performs job duties in a safe and appropriate manner as well as follows all work and safety rules including any specialized safety and health training. * Responsible for cleanliness of work area. * Operate, monitor and maintain equipment used in the production process as required.