Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?
- 2nd shift (3 : 15pm-11 : 45pm M-F)
- Entry Pay Rate : $20.60 plus shift premium
- Shift premium 7% of base wage
Position Overview
The Hunter Douglas Plastics & Die Casting facility has manufactured and assembled plastic injection moldings in Owensboro, KY since 1981.This position is responsible for safely and efficiently setting die cast molds and run production to produce products that meet customer specifications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
What you'll do
Start up and shut down all die cast machines for production.Removal and installation of molds in presses.Run production and troubleshoot die cast machinesReads part criteria and test product according to said criteria.Perform quality checks with calipers and gauges for measuring product.Fill zinc pots to feed die-cast machine.Skim dross out of die cast pots that are 840 degrees wearing face shield, die cast coat, sleeves, and gloves.Push and pull pallets of parts and material using pallet jack.Follow and confirm preventive maintenance schedules, and record findings.Perform burnishing of casted product.May occasionally perform production operator duties as needed.Keep work area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion in accordance with 6s.Frequent bending and lifting up to 40 pounds, and on occasion sliding up to 80 pounds.Tolerate ambient temperatures of 90 degrees with peeks of 100 degrees at 90% humidity.All other duties as assignedWho you are
Two years formal training or its equivalent, and one-year industrial experience in die-casting. Experience may be considered in lieu of education / formal training.Ability to read part prints and technical operation documents.Have good mechanical ability and analytical skills.Must have the ability to work under minimum supervision in a manufacturing environment.Must be able to safely work under pressure and at a fast paceMust be able to handle multiple tasks at the same timeMust be able to work in an environment with ever-changing prioritiesA high school diploma or GED is preferred and the WorkKeys is also desiredAbility to work a Monday–Friday schedule with weekend overtime as neededWhat’s in it for you?
Competitive wages with annual bonusAir-conditioned controlled facilityGenerous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disabilityA company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growthTime off with pay401(k) plan with a degree of employer matchingPaid parental leaveWellness programs and product discountsPlease note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
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