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Die Cast Process Engineer

Kurt Manufacturing Company • Full-time • Fridley, Minnesota, US • 2w ago

At Kurt Die Casting our employee experience and vertical-manufacturing facility set us apart. We take pride in our employees and work to the highest standards, equipped with the tools, opportunities and technology to produce top-quality, complex aluminum and zinc die castings.

Take a virtual tour of our Die Cast Division by clicking here!

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible fordeveloping and documenting die cast processes for optimum quality and output.

Essential Functions

Assist operations in maintaining optimum process and troubleshooting.
Participate in tool design and cavity configuration for both new and existing programs.
Work with other departments during APQP events to ensure smooth introduction of new and revised die castings, or to resolve equipment, process, quality, efficiency or tooling issues.
Minor maintenance on die cast machines as required.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.

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
10 years of experience in set-up, operation and process development with die cast machines, preferably Buhler, Prince and Weingarten machines
A strong understanding of complex die cast tools integrated with hydraulic and electronic cylinders, slides and switches

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Automation experience

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title.Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Light work.Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The worker will occasionally (up to ¹/₃ of the time):

Reach by extending hands and arms
Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
Identify and distinguish colors

A worker in this job will frequently (from ¹/₃ to ²/₃ of the time):

Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

100% employee owned, Kurt Die Casting is a division of Kurt Manufacturing and located near Minneapolis, MN. Employees at our die casting facility can gain experience in multiple areas of manufacturing including aluminum and zinc die casting, CNC machining, automation, and quality control. We have over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the capacity and capability to service a diverse set of customers and industries. Kurt Die Casting features 20 CNC machining centers and 15 die casting machines ranging in size from 500 to 1,200 tons. Many of the castings we produce feature challenging designs that require secondary operations such as machining, finishing and assembly.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

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