Casting Machine Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
Set molds and operate permanent mold casting machines and assist on setups and maintenance under general supervision. Operate permanent mold casting machines to produce quality castings to specifications Perform basic setup procedures under general supervision Handle all mold treatments and placing of cores Pour metal into molds, vary pouring procedures/timing to compensate for material and mold condition Check first pieces and correct variations Tend furnaces – load charge and maintain temperatures Mount, align and secure molds Make hydraulic power connections, set temperature controls and machine stroke Clean and coat molds Follow detail process sheets for methods and sequences to close and pour molten metal at proper temperatures, flow rates and cycle time to obtain sound castings Inspect pieces and recognize surface defects, short fills, distortion or quality defects Adjust temperature and machine to correct variations Perform finishing work on raw pieces, such as trimming, deburring, grinding Perform routine maintenance Perform other duties as assigned The physical requirements for this position require continuous standing and intermittent walking, bending, sitting, and lifting of parts that may at times be in excess of 50 pounds. This is a hot environment that can reach up to 130 degrees in the summer. The Casting Machine Operator should have the physical and mental ability to perform the above necessary job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record.
Requirements
- Basic math skills – counting, adding, subtracting, multiplication, division
- Solid work history
- Mechanical abilities
- At least six months experience in a manufacturing environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Set molds and operate permanent mold casting machines
- Assist on setups and maintenance
- Operate permanent mold casting machines to produce quality castings to specifications
- Perform basic setup procedures
- Handle all mold treatments and placing of cores
- Pour metal into molds, vary pouring procedures/timing to compensate for material and mold condition
- Check first pieces and correct variations
- Tend furnaces – load charge and maintain temperatures
- Mount, align and secure molds
- Make hydraulic power connections, set temperature controls and machine stroke
- Clean and coat molds
- Follow detail process sheets for methods and sequences to close and pour molten metal at proper temperatures, flow rates and cycle time to obtain sound castings
- Inspect pieces and recognize surface defects, short fills, distortion or quality defects
- Adjust temperature and machine to correct variations
- Perform finishing work on raw pieces, such as trimming, deburring, grinding
- Perform routine maintenance
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
