Die Cast Machine Operator - Day

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems.  Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments.  We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market.  Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Job Description

The Die Cast Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, starting and troubleshooting die cast molding machines ensuring the machines are operating effectively and efficiently. Includes a variety of material handling duties and responsibilities. Checks and tests castings manufactured in an aluminum die cast machine to assure conformance with requirements and specifications. Ensures products meet quality tests in accordance with company specifications. Operates automatic machines to specifications, detects jams or malfunctions. Makes adjustments to machinery as needed. Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges. Turns valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed, feed rates, and to set cycle times. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and other departments.

Common hand tools used include combination wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, Allen wrenches, pry bars, socket wrenches, and pneumatic tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks and tests castings manufactured in an aluminum die cast machine to assure conformance with requirements and specifications.
• Ensures products meet quality tests in accordance with company specifications. Meet quality control standards.
• Turns valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, speed, feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Measures and visually inspects products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges.
• Operates automatic machines to specifications, detects jams or malfunctions.
• Follow safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stand on feet all shift.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Hand dexterity and use of hand tools.
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards.
• Requires some mechanical aptitude to fix problems and maintain operations.
• Clearly read, write, and comprehend English.
• Produce quality work at a fast pace.

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Prior Die Cast machine operator experience is preferred but will train

Hourly Range: $17.00 - $30.00 Per Hour

Day Shift: 6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Thursday (four ten hour shifts)

Benefits:

• Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 69.33 hours of PTO (up to 3 weeks with tenure) with seven paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal offerings
• Quarterly catered lunch events for all employees
• RAM Mounts product discounts

Position Status: Full Time
Position Location: On-Site

NPI maintains a drug free workplace policy and conducts pre-employment testing in compliance with Washington SB 5123.