Die Shop Technician

Mold Shop Technician

Hydro Aluminum Metal – Building a New Plant in Cassopolis, MI.

With new construction of our third Recycling Plant in the US brings the opening of a new, state-of-the-art recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan, with startup in the fall of 2023. We are looking for talented, ambitious employees to join our “dream team” and you could be part of serving a great purpose in Hydro’s ambitious sustainability agenda, supplying the automotive industry with recycled aluminum and further improving impact to the climate and environment.

Learn more about Hydro’s recycling commitment here.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation and application of Housekeeping and HES principles
• To use and maintain the equipment and working area accordingly
• Use of MES, ERP and other systems in place.
• Apply all relevant procedures and check lists.
• Making the preventive maintenance, maintenance of the casting molds and metal cleaning unit according to procedures.
• Follow up the stock of spare parts for the casting and SIR unit.
• Participate in the development of Hydro Cassopolis recycling plant.
• Ensure a proper record of all needed information from the process.
• Application and respect of all procedures related to the quality and environmental system and need to inform the line manager on each deviation or incident.
• Be the backup resource for production positions if needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have High School diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent attendance, performance and safety record
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a Mold Shop
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all Hydro HSE policies
• Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with manufacturing leadership, operators, etc.
• Willing to learn how to operate Mold Shop equipment
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Solid understanding knowledge of technology (hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical maintenance)
• Understanding of PC applications preferred

TRAVEL:

Except for the period ahead of the start-up where external training will be required, Travel is minimal.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Highly competitive pay
• Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in first full year, and bonus eligibility
• A unique culture built on Hydro’s values of Care, Courage and Collaboration

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.