Die Cast Operator 1st Shift

Pace Industries • Cambridge, MA

298d

About The Position

Pace offers careers. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Start here, Retire here! Our Die Cast department is generally required to operate one or more die casting machines in strict compliance with approved processes. Cast is responsible for achieving die casting quality and the periodic recording of process readings related to process effectiveness. Die Cast operations require a substantial number of manual operations such as machine cycle start, hand spraying, positioning of inserts in die cast tool, de-flashing parts and dies, removing hot die castings from the machine, visually inspecting die castings and taking measurements to ensure conformance to specification. Employees are responsible for setting-up, operate, and make adjustments to die cast machines and all related equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma desired.
• Some vocational training desired.
• Experience meeting set production rates.

Responsibilities

• Learn the die cast process including the function of the die, gates and runners, venting systems.
• Evaluate the effects of the equipment on the quality of the parts.
• Observe continuous operation of manual and/or automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as instructed.
• Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Set up, operate, or tend die casting machines to cast metal parts or products.
• Position and secure work pieces on machines.
• Remove finished products from dies using hand tools, air hoses and other equipment.
• Trim excess material from parts.
• Place product into appropriate container.
• Install dies onto machines or presses.
• Accurately record production transactions and work time.
• Follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries policies and procedures as outlined in the employee manual.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED