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