Job Description

Job Location: Liberty, SC 29657
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Job Shift: 2nd
Job Category: Manufacturing
JOB SUMMARY
This Position is responsible for carrying out various duties on heavy machinery from setup to operation. Setup Technicians work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product. Machine operators make sure their machines are working at full capacity, well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output.
Reports to Die Cast Setup Supervisor / Die Cast Manager

Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, and/or relevant vocational certification
Experience
- 3 to 5 Years of experience in a die casting or manufacturing environment.

Requirements and Certifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Forklift truck experience is preferred
- Demonstrate the ability to use precision measurement instruments and various machinery and equipment's
- Ability to accurately record numerical data
- Demonstrate mathematical skills such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to read, write and understand work instructions and visual drawings
- Demonstrate strong attention to details
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Must be able to communicate in English
The Ideal Candidate Will Be…
- Able to work in a team environment and work independently with little supervisor
- Prompt and safe when completing tasks
- (Illinois) Bilingual English-Spanish
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, assemble, set up and operate various die casting machines, equipment and peripherals for production.
- Operate and set-up all oil heaters, ladles, auto sprayers, fixed head sprayers, safely and in an efficient manner.
- Stage dies that are to be set-up for the next production run.
- Perform minor maintenance on die cast dies machines and various equipment's as required.
- Trouble shoot the die cast machines, i.e. castings sticking, core switches, water leaks.
- Use the steam cleaner to clean the dies, floors, die cast machines.
- Deliver shot sleeves to the appropriate location at the end of a run.
- Operate lift trucks as necessary to perform task such as store unused dies on racks safely and correctly.
- Keep the die cast area clean to work tools and related equipment that you have used.
- Put unused dies in die racks safely and correctly.
- Report any unsafe conditions for employees, dies machines to your supervisor in a timely manner.
- Run samples / first pieces when required.
- Use and understand set-up books.
- Charge bottles.
- Attend to machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem.
- Identify problems and recommend improvements to Die Casting and Tooling Department.
- Help train Die Cast Operators.
- Ensure that the facility areas and work environment are free of hazardous objects and substances.
- Complete and keep proper record of work activities and work orders.
- Keep the department and production area clean and orderly at all times; also following lean principles.
- Work with other Setup Operators and other personnel to complete their projects on time.
- Communicates and report all problems to Supervisor in a timely manner.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Basic
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Die Cast
- Hearing Conservation
- Respiratory Protection
- Lockout/Tagout Authorized
- Machine Safety/Guarding
- Forklift Safety
- Fall Protection
- Cranes, Ladders, & Lifting Devices Affected
- Confined Space Entry
- Electrical Safety Unqualified
- Fire Protection
- Emergency Action Plans
- Hazard Communication Program
- Accident Reporting
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Heat Exhaustion
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Company Safety Rules
GENERAL
- Company Policies
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform any other duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.