What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Cast Machine Operator position at Marathon Electric?
Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
DIE CAST MACHINE OPERATOR
We are looking for a skilled die cast machine operator to join our team at the Wausau, WI location. Die cast machine operators work in a team environment with Safety and Quality as top priorities. Join our growing team and become part of a great place to work!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sets up and operates diecasting machine to cast parts, such as automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc, aluminum, or magnesium: Lifts specified die sections into machine, using chain fall or hoist.
- Bolts die section in position and adjusts stroke of ram, using hand tools.
- Connects water hose to cooling system of die.
- Preheats die sections with torch or electric heater.
- Turns valves and sets dial to regulate flow of water circulating through die and to control speed of machine, based on size and structure of part being cast and type and temperature of metal being used.
- Blows metal fragments from die surfaces, using air hose, and brushes lubricant into die cavity and onto plunger.
- Hand ladles molten metal into chamber of machine when operating cold-chamber machine.
- Pushes button to close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into die cavities.
- Removes casting after dies open automatically, using pliers or tongs.
- Inspects casting for defects.
- May inspect castings, using fixed gauges.
- May dip castings in water to cool them.
- May load metal ingots into melting furnace, and transfer molten metal to heated reservoir of diecasting machine, using hand ladle.
LIFTING / STANDING / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires continuous walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs. based on project need.
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prior machine set-up experience required.
- Ability to read and comprehend established procedures for safety, quality and general machining
JOB TYPE: Full-time
SCHEDULE: 10 hour shift, Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm. Overtime as needed.
PAY: Starting at $19.34 per hour
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net
We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.
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