General Production Worker

Die Cast Operator

This role operates die cast machinery to produce high-quality metal components for automotive applications. You load and unload machines, perform routine quality checks, move materials throughout the production area, and support machine setup and basic troubleshooting. You work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, precision, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload die cast machines according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks on metal parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Move metal parts and materials throughout the cell and plant using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Assist with machine setup, including preparing materials, tools, and fixtures as directed.
• Support basic machine repairs and troubleshooting under the guidance of maintenance or technical staff.
• Monitor production machinery during operation and promptly report issues or irregularities.
• Follow standard work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and safety practices.
• Accurately document production, quality, and inspection information as required.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Participate in training, including up to four weeks of on-the-job instruction, to learn equipment, processes, and quality requirements.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of materials.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial machinery.
• Ability to operate industrial systems and production machinery safely and effectively.
• Previous manufacturing work history in areas such as assembly, inspection, general labor, quality control, general production, quality inspection, automotive manufacturing, or machine operation.
• Strong attention to detail for performing accurate quality checks and inspections.
• Ability and willingness to complete up to 4 weeks of training on equipment and processes.
• Experience performing quality inspection tasks in a production setting.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience operating die cast machinery.
• Experience working with aluminum and/or steel materials in a production setting.
• Experience in quality audits or formal quality control processes.
• Familiarity with multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, long-standing automotive parts manufacturer with a strong reputation for precision and product integrity. The organization offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and paid time off. You benefit from additional paid shutdown weeks twice a year, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of recognition and referral programs that reward performance, quality, attendance, and referrals. The company invests in employee well-being with a state-of-the-art fitness center, appreciation meals, and a clean, eco-friendly facility. You also enjoy practical perks such as an on-site convenience store and ATM, uniform and cleaning service at no cost, and cash reimbursement for boots and safety prescription glasses. The culture values continuous improvement, quality suggestions, and a multi-cultural, diverse workforce where a positive attitude and willingness to learn are highly appreciated.

Work Environment

This is a full-time high-volume automotive parts manufacturing facility. The site includes departments such as Assembly, Die-Cast, Shipping & Receiving, and Steel, with several hundred employees working across the operation. You work with industrial die cast machinery, production equipment, and metal materials such as aluminum and steel in a clean and eco-friendly plant. The facility provides a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site convenience store, and ATM for employee use. Uniforms are provided along with a cleaning service at no cost, and there is cash reimbursement available for safety boots and prescription safety glasses. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and team-oriented, with a multi-cultural and diverse workforce and structured processes that support quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fredericktown, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $19.95 - $19.95/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Fredericktown, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.