Who We Are
Kenwalt Die Casting is a leading aluminum die casting manufacturer providing high-quality components to the automotive, industrial, and commercial sectors. We are a family-owned company with a long tradition of excellence, safety, and innovation. We are urgently seeking a hands-on Production Lead Supervisor with strong technical expertise in die casting operations and leadership skills to guide our production team toward efficiency, safety, and quality
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager / Production Supervisor to work directly with our Senior Director of Production and Foundry Manager. This role involves assisting in the leadership, coordination, and supervision of die casting production operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality standards are met.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, train, and support production operators in the die casting department.
- Direct set up and adjust die casting machines and robot systems.
- Direct mold changes, mold adjustments, and ensure proper mold filling.
- Establish optimum process parameters for new products.
- Detect and troubleshoot problems such as mold flash, burrs, and castings non-fill.
- Reduce downtime and optimize cycle time during mold changes and setups.
- Conduct in-process mold verifications and prevent potential defects.
- Collaborate with the tool room team to perform minor die repairs, polishing, grinding, and maintenance.
- Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards throughout production.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in aluminum die casting operations or a related field.
- Knowledge of robot programming and setup preferred.
- Experience with mold and die maintenance, polishing, and grinder tools.
- Strong understanding of aluminum melting, flux treatment, and crucible handling.
- Leadership experience training and supervising operators.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and troubleshoot issues effectively
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Die casting: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Sun Valley, CA 91352 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sun Valley, CA 91352: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
