Job description

WHO WE ARE

Cascade Die Casting Group is a privately held aluminum and zinc die casting company servicing customers across numerous markets such as automotive, off-road sport equipment, consumer electronics, home appliances, and more! Cascade Die Casting Group has been producing high pressure die castings and machining capabilities for decades. We pride ourselves on our expertise and world class capabilities and are proud to be a performance based die casting company.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Cascade Die Casting Group (CDCG), we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team.

We offer many benefits which include:

• Competitive wages including three pay raises in your first year!
• Medical benefits, dental, optical, life insurance options, long term disability, accidental insurance and more
• 401k with company match
• $500 Sign on Bonus!

• Employee referral bonus
• Paid Time Off, Sick Days, and Personal Time
• Professional development opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills
• Employee recognition and appreciation activities
• Being a part of a West Michigan Best and Brightest organization!

GENERAL SUMMARY
Operates any die cast and/or trim press machine, as assigned, to cast a variety of aluminum parts.

Starting Pay: $17.50/hr +$1.00/hr shift premium = $18.50/hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-1:20am, Fridays 1:00pm-9:20pm if needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works from written process sheet to perform any die casting and/or trim machine operation.
• Visually inspect for defects following established procedures.
• Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to proper supervisor.
• Properly complete all required production paperwork per instructions.
• Capable of diagnosing and performing minor repairs on die cast and trim press machines.
• Capable of repairing water, hot oil, and minor hydraulic leaks on die.
• Capable of setting die halves and trim dies.
• Capable of pulling and setting slides.
• Able to put robot in auto mode.
• Able to maneuver through Panel View on auto trim presses.
• Able to operate ladle and recip.
• Perform minor repairs on robot gripper system.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Process Specific Training for Die Cast Operator.
• Such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Operate and maintain work cell in a safe manner daily.
• Meet production targets on a daily basis including efficiency %.
• Meet scrap targets on a daily basis.
• Meet uptime targets on a daily basis.
• Be at work on time with a desire of performing to the best of your abilities.
• Communicate problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
• Follow all quality inspection processes.

EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of basic reading and writing.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Required to complete defect recognition training.
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to pass a background check

Location: 9983 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, MI 49345

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Comstock Park, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
• Quality inspection: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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