Trim Press Operator - 1st Shift at Kurt Manufacturing in Fridley, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Trim Press Operator tends to die casting machines that cast parts from nonferrous metals, such as aluminum.

Essential Functions

·         Turns valves to regulate flow of water circulating through dies. 

·         Blows metal fragments from die surfaces, using air hose, and sprays lubricant over die cavity and plunger. 

·         Pushes button to close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into die cavities. 

·         Removes casting from conveyor.

·         Places casting into trim press and operates trim press machine.

·         Inspects casting for defects, such as cracks or blisters. May measure casting, using fixed gauges. 

·         May regulate speed of machine. 

·         May perform maintenance and clean machine.   

·         May clean furnaces and equipment.  

·         May operate gas or electric powered forklift truck to move, stack, or unload metal in and about facility.  Counts, weighs, and or records number of units of metal moved or handled.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.  

Required

·         High School Diploma or equivalent GED

·         No experience required!

HOURS: 5 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday