Die Cast Technician

Kurt Manufacturing•Fridley, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Kurt Die Casting our employee experience and vertical-manufacturing facility set us apart. We take pride in our employees and work to the highest standards, equipped with the tools, opportunities and technology to produce top-quality, complex aluminum and zinc die castings. The Die Cast Technician tends to die casting machines that cast parts from nonferrous metals, such as aluminum. 100% employee owned, Kurt Die Casting is a division of Kurt Manufacturing and located near Minneapolis, MN. Employees at our die casting facility can gain experience in multiple areas of manufacturing including aluminum and zinc die casting, CNC machining, automation, and quality control. We have over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the capacity and capability to service a diverse set of customers and industries. Kurt Die Casting features 20 CNC machining centers and 15 die casting machines ranging in size from 500 to 1,200 tons. Many of the castings we produce feature challenging designs that require secondary operations such as machining, finishing and assembly. What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference. Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED
1 month of related experience

Nice To Haves

6 months of related experience
NADCA Level I Certification

Responsibilities

Turns valves to regulate flow of water circulating through dies.
Blows metal fragments from die surfaces, using air hose, and sprays lubricant over die cavity and plunger.
Pushes button to close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into die cavities.
Removes casting from conveyor.
Places casting into trim press and operates trim press machine.
Inspects casting for defects, such as cracks or blisters. May measure casting, using fixed gauges.
May operate deburring and related tooling machines to perform drilling, deburring, grinding, blending, buffing, tumbling, or chamfering operations.
May regulate speed of machine.
May perform maintenance and clean machine.
May clean furnaces and equipment.
May operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, or unload metal in and about facility.
Counts, weighs, and or records number of units of metal moved or handled.