Job Description
Company Overview:
Meridian Lightweight Technologies is a global leader in lightweight manufacturing, dedicated to fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Our commitment to employee empowerment and engagement ensures that every team member can achieve their full potential in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Primary Purpose of Position:
To work within the Die Cast Department to efficiently and effectively set-up and operate equipment within a die cast cell to ensure a quality product is produced and delivered that consistently satisfies or exceeds our customer's expectation.
Responsibilities:- Maintains a safe and clean workplace - The foundry goal is zero lost time accident and no housekeeping (audit) complaints.
- Quality Performance - The foundry goal is zero discrepancies at the user plants, process checklists will be utilized to monitor and track process stability
- Uptime improvements - The foundry goal is 90% equipment utilization.
- To maintain oxide levels that meet or exceed the standards specified by the customer.
- Scrap and material utilization - Dross and other melt losses are to be weekly, target < 7.0% melt loss.
- Education, experience, skills
- Participate in Continuous Improvement activities that will focus on waste elimination, improved health and safety, and ultimately cost reductions
- Improve educational standards by attending all planned training programs
- Ability to operate lift truck and overhead crane
- Must have regular and punctual attendance
- Must be able to follow directions of a supervisor
- Must be cooperative with other employees
- Must be quality conscious with an emphasis on operating to the Work Instruction
- Be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics or willingness to learn.
- Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, effectively
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to communicate, educate and coach new team members
- Fluent in English
- Why work for Meridian Lightweight Technologies?
- At Meridian Lightweight Technologies, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of lightweight automotive manufacturing. We combine advanced technology, innovation, and a commitment to excellence to deliver world-class solutions for leading automotive customers.
Our employees work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where their contributions matter, opportunities for growth are encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of our culture. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact while working with cutting-edge manufacturing processes, Meridian is the place to build your future.
Compensation and benefits:- 401(k) + 401(k) matching
- Sign on bonus up to $3,000 Dental + Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee/ partner discounts
- Flexible spending account
- Health + life insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Employee incentive programs
- Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursementTHE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.Offer will be dependent on background check and drug screen.
