Die Cast Remelt & Machine Operator

At TCDC, you are not a number - you are part of a team that owns its future! TCDC is an employee-owned company with over 100 years in business and three locations. We value our employee-owners and their contributions that play an important part in our ability to provide our customers with precision aluminum and magnesium die castings.

Position Summary

The Die Cast Remelt & Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating remelt furnaces and handling molten metal to support production requirements while also operating die casting equipment and performing casting-related tasks. This position spends approximately 50% of its time performing remelting and metal handling functions and 50% performing casting machine operations. The successful candidate must be comfortable working around molten metal, operating industrial equipment, maintaining process controls, and producing quality cast products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Remelting & Metal Handling Responsibilities (Primary Function)

• Operate and monitor gas, oil, electric, or induction furnaces used to melt and refine metal prior to casting.
• Observe furnace operations and monitor temperature, fluidity, and metal condition to ensure compliance with process requirements.
• Regulate fuel, air, electrical current, and cooling systems to maintain proper furnace temperatures.
• Draw molten metal samples for analysis and assist with alloy adjustments as required.
• Remove impurities from molten metal using approved methods and equipment.
• Transfer, drain, or pour molten metal using ladles, hoists, pumps, or other material handling equipment.
• Operate controls to move or discharge molten metal from furnaces safely and efficiently.
• Inspect furnaces and associated equipment for wear, damage, or operational concerns and report issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures associated with molten metal handling and furnace operation.

Casting Operations Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor die casting machines according to approved process specifications.
• Start machine cycles and perform manual casting operations as required.
• Position inserts, spray dies, and prepare equipment for production runs.
• Remove castings from dies and perform trimming, de-flashing, and other secondary operations.
• Visually inspect castings and perform dimensional checks using measuring instruments to ensure product quality.
• Monitor machine performance and notify supervision of process deviations or equipment malfunctions.
• Package and transfer finished product according to work instructions.
• Accurately record production, quality, and process information.

General Responsibilities 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Support production needs through cross-training and departmental flexibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
Frequency: Continuous 67-100%, Frequent 34-66%, Occasional 1-33%

STRENGTH

• No lifting and carrying of 50 lbs.
• Occasional  lifting and carrying of 21 to 49 pounds
• Continuous lifting and carrying of 1 to 20 pounds
• Continuous standing
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent walking
• Continuous pull and pushing

MOTION

• Continuous twisting and bending
• Continuous reach(overhead and out-stretched)
• Continuous kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending, and stooping

REPETITION

• Continuous repetitive motion
• Continuous use of vibratory tools
• Continuous  grip, torque, and fine manipulation
• Continuous handling/grasping

OTHER

• Continuous exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes
• Functional vision
• Ability to discern colors
• PPE Required
• No Driving
• Continuous Talking
• Continuous Hearing

For the purpose of compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials.
 
 

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and vibration.
• The employee is continually exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is continually exposed to fume or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is continually very loud.

Education and Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and may require some vocational training or job-related course work
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work safely around high-temperature equipment
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, process sheets, and safety procedures
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments and complete production documentation
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift