Die Cast Machine Operator

Position: DIE CAST MACHINE OPERATOR 2
** 2nd Shift Position *
* Factory - Manufacturing - Machine Operator - Production - Die Cast - Assembly - Quality

Deco Products was established in 1960 in downtown Decorah. The name Deco comes from the first 4 letters of DECOrah. Deco Products is the largest stand-alone dedicated zinc die caster in North America.

Zinc castings are used in many diverse products and our customer base is equally diverse. A few of our primary markets are office furniture, window and door products and components for commercial vehicles and the RV market. A few specific examples are legs for office partitions, office chair brackets, brake valve components for semi-trucks, sash locks for windows and window operators for motorhomes.

We also have products that go into the electrical industry, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and an extensive line of broom and mop components.

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and troubleshooting zinc die cast machines that produce parts for assembly and powder coat operations. The position will be responsible for making machine adjustments, handling hot molten zinc safely, lifting and moving production parts, troubleshooting and cleaning machines. The Machine Operator will work with all areas of the company, specifically with supervisors, other department personnel, quality control and engineering.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Excellent attendance
• Be focused and engaged.
• Coordinate with others to perform the assigned work load within that department.
• Using tools and lifting or moving production parts.
• Making machine adjustments.
• Clean and maintain machines.
• Maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. regularly.
• Excellent people skills.
• Dependable
• Basic math skills.
• General understanding of manufacturing practices.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
• Capacity to take direction.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime as required.

Education and Training

• Eighteen years of age
• Mechanical Ability

Mon Thru Thurs 3 PM to 11 PM

Friday 12 PM to 8 PM OR 3 PM to 8 PM

37 or 40 hour work week

Mon Thru Thurs 3 PM to 11 PM
Fri 12 PM to 8 PM or 3 PM to 8 PM
40 hour work week or 37 hour work week