Production - Aluminum Cast Pit Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company•Greenville, PA

44d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Production Worker for its Greenville, Pennsylvania location to operate and maintain equipment used in casting aluminum components. The work includes preparing casting equipment and molds, supporting the casting process, processing and cutting logs and billets, and handling materials. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-temperature, fast-paced industrial environment. The schedule is nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends. Starting pay is $18.87 to $21.92 per hour, depending on the role and experience. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Heavy equipment and forklift operation and manufacturing experience are preferred. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, and maintain regular attendance. Pennex offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with matching contributions; paid vacation and holidays; performance-based bonus opportunities; an Employee Assistance Program; ongoing training and professional development; career growth opportunities; Daily Pay; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; and a wellness incentive program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with two-digit numbers and with tens and hundreds.
Ability to perform arithmetic using American units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Physical stamina, attention to detail, and ability to work in a high-temperature, fast-paced industrial environment.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operation experience.
Forklift operation experience.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Clean residual aluminum from the distribution pan, transfer nozzles, mold assemblies, and other areas around the casting unit.
Paint the distribution pan, filter bowl, and transfer troughs with a mixture of bone ash and water.
Sand and paint mold assemblies.
Preheat and dry the trough, filter bowl, and distribution pan until ready to start casting.
Align started blocks by ensuring the spool is centered in the mold, and manually adjust starter blocks as needed.
Label logs and billets using a stamping unit, color codes, and production tags.
Move cut logs and billets to the appropriate storage area.
Load and unload logs into appropriate stacks before and after homogenization.
Operate the log saw to cut logs or billets to appropriate lengths.
Operate the homogenizing furnace and roll logs from the table to the saw area.
Check saw blade sharpness regularly.
Keep records of materials received and used.
Inspect incoming materials and verify invoices.
Use a forklift to load logs and billets onto trailers and unload prime, dealer scrap, and other materials received from outside suppliers.
Perform other duties as assigned.