Die Cast Senior Operator - Military veterans preferred

Dia Cast Senior Operator - Monticello
Salary: base pay around $25-$33 (+shift differential)
Shift: 2nd shift (4:00pm-2:30am)

• Works closely with shift Supervisor to ensure production training needs are met.
• Identify and overcome obstacle to Safety, Quality, and productivity.
• Works with shift Supervisors to identify operator training needs and expectations to ensure employees in Cell area have a clear understanding of work instructions and standard work.
• Create and edit standard work when necessary, and work with Engineering to document changes.
• Supports Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Trains new employees on machines, safety rules and production processes and procedures.
• Monitors the productivity of assigned work area: drive actions to meet and exceed productivity. Updates white board as needed.   
• Communicate information clearly and effectively to co-workers.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Interact with other departments and outside firms.
• Backfill line during absenteeism as required.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience running machines
• Strong leadership and team skills
• Technical background in machine maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems and effectively communicate them to the maintenance team
• Familiarity and comfortable working within a manufacturing and die cast production environment
• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Basic level math skills (including addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division using whole number, fraction and decimals).
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability read and interpret blue prints, engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working in a die cast setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to wear required PPE (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by Polaris / WSI)