Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

We value generation of professional and personal development opportunities, human rights, diversity and the environment. We invest in solutions for reduction of carbon emissions and encourage our people to be engaged in social activities where we have our operations, with focus on health and education. We work as a team within a friendly way allowing sharing of ideas. We get together and share knowledge and skills to continuously improve our decision-making process.

DIE CAST MACHINE OPERATOR

We are looking for a skilled die cast machine operator to join our team at the Wausau, WI location. Die cast machine operators work in a team environment with Safety and Quality as top priorities. Join our growing team and become part of a great place to work!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and operates diecasting machine to cast parts, such as automobile trim, carburetor housings, and motor parts from nonferrous metals, such as zinc, aluminum, or magnesium: Lifts specified die sections into machine, using chain fall or hoist.
• Bolts die section in position and adjusts stroke of ram, using hand tools.
• Connects water hose to cooling system of die.
• Preheats die sections with torch or electric heater.
• Turns valves and sets dial to regulate flow of water circulating through die and to control speed of machine, based on size and structure of part being cast and type and temperature of metal being used.
• Blows metal fragments from die surfaces, using air hose, and brushes lubricant into die cavity and onto plunger.
• Hand ladles molten metal into chamber of machine when operating cold-chamber machine.
• Pushes button to close and lock dies and activate plunger that forces molten metal into die cavities.
• Removes casting after dies open automatically, using pliers or tongs.
• Inspects casting for defects.
• May inspect castings, using fixed gauges.
• May dip castings in water to cool them.
• May load metal ingots into melting furnace, and transfer molten metal to heated reservoir of diecasting machine, using hand ladle.

LIFTING / STANDING / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires continuous walking, standing, kneeling, bending and lifting/carrying of up to 35 lbs. based on project need.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prior machine set-up experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend established procedures for safety, quality and general machining

JOB TYPE: Full-time

SCHEDULE: 10 hour shift, Monday-Thursday 5am-3pm. Overtime as needed.

PAY: Starting at $19.34 per hour

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance