Job Details
Job Location
GL Division - Sparta, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
3rd Shift
Job Category
Automotive
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
• Employee referral bonus
• Professional development opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills
• Employee recognition and appreciation activities

GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs a wide variety of diversified installation, repair maintenance and service operations on all plant machinery, equipment and facilities. Diagnoses and corrects difficulties found in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic operation of equipment. Assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
Shift Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 PM -7:20 AM
Pay: Based on Experience
EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED

• Experience in blueprint, schematic, and diagram reading for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience or training in use of testing equipment.
• Reading, writing and basic shop math.
• Experience in proper use of tools.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC-2 and SLC-500.
• Basic hydraulic and welding.
• Process Specific Training Form if applicable.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

• Valid forklift license.
• Valid Crane license.
• Valid Aerial license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs mechanical operations to install, maintain and repair die cast machines, furnaces, compressors, trim presses, machine tools and other equipment.
• Diagnoses and corrects difficulties encountered in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical operation of equipment.
• Installs, adjusts, repairs and replaces electrical equipment and controls including PLC equipment.
• Inspects machines and equipment and prepares reports following standard procedures.
• Welds and operates forklift as required.
• Maintains necessary records and reports.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Wastewater management including monitoring and clean-up.
• Performs preventative maintenance and service operations throughout the plant, office and ground areas.
• Process specific training form if applicable.
• Such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Be at work on time with the desire to perform well.
• Maintain and update all related forms and documents.
• Communicate problems with the Maintenance Manager and Shift Supervisor at all times on pertinent issues.
• Participate in team problem solving processes.

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERRED
Experience in blueprint, schematic, and diagram reading for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience or training in use of testing equipment.
Reading, writing and basic shop math.
Experience in proper use of tools.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC-2 and SLC-500.
Basic hydraulic and welding.
Process Specific Training Form if applicable.
Basic knowledge of computers.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
Valid forklift license.