William Mcatee

I worked back and forth with nulife and imperial for years built metal building red iron

• Follow established procedures for disposing hazardous waste materials generated by the die casting process.
• Inspect products for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed when operating machinery.
• Set up, adjust and operate die casting machines to cast metal parts of specified shape and size.
• Remove excess flash from finished parts by grinding, filing or sanding them down.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines such as lubricating moving parts or replacing worn components.
• Operate overhead cranes or other lifting devices to move dies around the plant as needed.
• Train new employees on how to safely operate die cast machinery.
• Mix chemicals for use in cooling baths for newly molded parts.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding any problems that may arise during a shift.
• Record data related to production runs including number of pieces produced, cycle time and reject rates.
• Monitor machine operations; make necessary adjustments or corrections to maintain quality standards.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on die cast machinery.
• Examine finished products for defects such as misalignment, cracks or burrs.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the die casting process if they occur.
• Check temperature readings regularly during operation to ensure proper melting of metals in the furnace.
• Adjust speed and pressure settings according to product specifications using control knobs or buttons on the machine panel.
• Monitored production processes for compliance with established standards.
• Clean work area and equipment before and after each shift.
• Load dies into the hopper of the die casting machine.
• Maintain production records, such as material used, production times and scrap rate.
• Pack finished products into boxes for shipping or storage purposes.
• Removed finished products from machines and separated rejected items based on standard grading qualifications.
• Set and managed production schedules according to strict deadlines.
• Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
• Sorted and organized parts to keep work spaces neat and productive.
• Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
• Completed visual and manual inspections of components and products to verify quality and compliance with tolerances.
• Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
• Used equipment such as walk-behind forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and support production needs.
• Polished, removed, and added dies to maintain high production and meet changing requirements.
• Checked casting equipment at beginning of shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve identified malfunctions.
• Inventoried and recorded quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies.
• Replaced damaged molds, chains, or other equipment using hand tools and jib cranes.
• Monitored material inventories for supervisor.
• Assembled patterns and foundry flasks, reinforcing core boxes with glue, clamps, and bolts.

• Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
• Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
• Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
• Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
• Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.