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CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Cascade Die Casting Group /Expectations JOB TITLE: Furnace Operator - Weekend Shift CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Melt DATE DEVELOPED: 01/2023 REPORTS TO: Production ...

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Cascade Die Casting Group /Expectations JOB TITLE: Machine Operator - Die Cast CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Die Cast DATE DEVELOPED: 11/2022 REPORTS TO: Die Cast ...

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Cascade Die Casting Group /Expectations JOB TITLE: Machine Operator - Die Cast CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Die Cast DATE DEVELOPED: 11/2022 REPORTS TO: Die Cast ...

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Cascade Die Casting Group /Expectations JOB TITLE: Machine Operator - Die Cast CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Die Cast DATE DEVELOPED: 11/2022 REPORTS TO: Die Cast ...

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Do workers at Cascade Die Casting Group get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Does Cascade Die Casting Group pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

At Cascade Die Casting Group, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Cascade Die Casting Group?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at Cascade Die Casting Group worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Cascade Die Casting Group workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at Cascade Die Casting Group spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cascade Die Casting Group?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
40% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Cascade Die Casting Group get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
40% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cascade Die Casting Group?

Most people feel stressed here.
100% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Cascade Die Casting Group enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Cascade Die Casting Group recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
86% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Cascade Die Casting Group?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 100% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people think Cascade Die Casting Group’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cascade Die Casting Group is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

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Weekend Shift - Furnace Operator - GL (36993)

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC

Sparta, MI • On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

Cascade Die Casting Group
Job Description/Expectations
JOB TITLE: Furnace Operator - Weekend Shift
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Melt
DATE DEVELOPED: 01/2023
REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor
WEEKEND SHIFT INFORMATION
CDCG is seeking talented individuals to join their Weekend Crew within our Great Lakes Division. This unique opportunity is 5 AM - 5 PM and will be scheduled 5 AM - 5 PM Sunday/Friday/Saturday.
Although this team will be scheduled for 36 hours a week, employees on this team will be paid for a full 40 hours. There is also still opportunity for overtime.
POSITION SCOPE
Furnace Operators performs duties in connection with the remelting of metal for the die cast operation. This includes setting up, operating, loading, unloading, and monitoring of furnaces. Operator ensures compliance of furnace cycles by adjusting controls to maintain specified temperatures in furnaces per work instructions. This position requires high attention to safety for the handling of molten metal and high temperatures. Operators are required to operate forklifts to transport material used in or a product from furnace operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot.
  • Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and operation of flux machine.
  • Detect and report improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor.
  • Removes scrap containers from cast and trim area.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Delivers molten metal to individual furnace by the use of forklift.
  • Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any furnace operation.
  • Ensure holding furnaces maintain at 100% operational level at all times.
  • Ensure remelt furnaces are maintained at 100% operational level at all times.
  • Visually inspect scrap hoppers for defected material and dispose of according to established procedures.
  • Accurately enter work orders into QAD.
  • Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training as required by business and manpower demands.
  • Properly completes daily paperwork.
  • Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
  • Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
  • Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
  • Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
  • Perform Job Specific Training Form duties if available.
  • Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Is capable of diagnosing and performing minor repairs on furnaces.
  • Exhibit Companies Core Values.
  • Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Follow all standardized work instructions including quality inspection processes.
  • Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.
CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
  • High School Diploma preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Basic oral, listening, and written communication skills required.
  • Crane experience preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
  • Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
  • Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
  • Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
  • Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
  • Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)
  • Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
    • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
    • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
    • Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
    • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat with face shield, ear plugs, long-sleeves, aluminized jacket and spats, and mid-calf steel-toed safety shoes.
    • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
    • Bend, push, pull, twist, and reach to perform work.
    • Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.
  • Frequently and repetitively:
    • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
    • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp ingots or other equipment.
    • Ascending and descending forklifts, steps, stairs, and platforms.
    • Frequently sit when driving the forklift equipment.
  • Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform work.
  • Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.
DISCLAIMER: The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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