Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator - Secondary 

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Secondary Operations

DATE DEVELOPED: 05/2023

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

POSITION SCOPE
The Secondary Operator will be required to set up and operate various secondary equipment and perform associated tasks to produce quality products for our customers in a cost-effective and timely manner. Follow and adhere to safety regulations regarding the safe operation of secondary machinery and all other related equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any secondary machinery throughout the facility.  
• Visually inspects castings during operation to comply with customer specifications.
• Meet hourly production requirements on a daily basis. Production net of scrap must meet output levels equal to or exceeding cast / trim rates (rates may change over time).
• Knowledgeable on performing hourly checks using gauges.
• Follow the scrap and containment procedures.
• Visually inspect parts for cast / trim defects and minimize scrap.
• Know the proper procedures for packing parts.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training and working on multiple machines as required by business and manpower demands.
• Accurately enter data into production software and quality systems.
• Properly completes daily paperwork.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Perform Process Specific Training Form duties if available.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area consistent with safety, work rules, and regulations.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Perform duties in compliance quality, as well as safety policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.  
• Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE: