Metal Tender — First Shift

Job overview

The Metal Tender role is onsite in Hastings, NE, with pay of $21.75–$28.50 per hour. Nebraska Aluminum Castings produces aluminum parts through die casting. This role supports melting and die-casting operations by tending furnaces, assisting with machine setup and operation, and checking castings against specifications. The work also includes operating finishing equipment and forklifts while maintaining safe, orderly production.

What you'll do

• Tend and refill furnaces
• assist with die-casting machine setup and operation
• adjust temperatures and controls
• inspect castings and verify tolerances with measuring instruments
• sort parts
• operate trim presses, saws, sanders, deburring machines, and forklifts
• recycle scrap and follow safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metal tender

aluminum casting

die casting

furnace tending

quality inspection

forklift

full-time

first shift

hastings ne

nebraska aluminum castings

$21.75–$28.50/hr

no experience required

on-the-job training

$500 signing bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health and vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, on-the-job training, and a $500 signing bonus after six months.

Why this role

No prior experience or post-secondary education required; forklift experience is required. $500 signing bonus after six months of employment. First shift is 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday; overtime is generally Fridays when offered.

About the employer

Nebraska Aluminum Castings is hiring for this role. Industry: Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting). Sector: 33.