Machine Operator

Conveniently located in Clackamas OR off I-205 with a quick drive from Sandy, Estacada, Clackamas, and Milwaukie. Your job would be to set up and operate die casting machine cells utilizing master setup documentation, to cast and trim parts such as truck trim, brake parts, pump components and instrumentation housings from aluminum.

If you want to work in manufacturing and be part of a well established company, this is a place you can build your career. No prior die cast experience is required. A willingness to learn is.

Starting pay is $21.94/hour for first 90 days. Then, $22.51/hour. 40 hour work week with health benefits, 401k match, company paid STD, and gym reimbursement.

Openings are on swing shift and graveyard.

Swing shift is Monday to Friday 3PM-11:30PM. Plus a $1.25/hour premium.

Graveyard shift is Monday to Friday 11PM-7:30AM. Plus a $2.00/hour premium.

Here are all the things you will learn how to do:

Using crane, lift specified die sections into machine.

Bolt die section in position and adjusts stroke of ram.

Perform safety checks on all equipment to insure any hazards are corrected.

Connects water hose to cooling system of die. Preheats die sections with electric heater.

Turn 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.

To set and adjust air and spray devices to blow metal fragments from die surfaces and lubricant into die cavity and onto plunger.

To set and adjust automatic equipment to ladle molten metal into chamber of machine.

To assure metal level and temperature in holding furnace is correct throughout shift.

To be fully conversant with process parameters, and their measurement, for maintaining consistent process and necessary machine adjustments for compliance.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Characteristics"). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential.

The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.