Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in setting up and operating diecasting machines, applying knowledge of diecasting process and properties of molten metal: Reads work orders to determine type of diecasting machines to be used.

• 2) Initiates changes in timing of casting cycle, lubrication of dies, cooking of dies, or spacing between dies to correct defects in castings.

• 3) Trains new workers in job duties.

• 4) May supervise operation of melting furnaces and trim presses.

• 5) May adjust thermostats to control temperatures of molten metal.

• 6) May set up diecasting machines for workers.

• 7) May be required to have experience with specific materials or type of machine.

• 8) Performs duties as described under SUPERVISOR Master Title.