CASTING MACHINE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

Premier Aluminum•Racine, WI

16h

About The Position

The Casting Machine Operator sets molds and operates permanent mold casting machines to produce quality castings to specifications. Under general supervision, the operator assists with machine setups and maintenance, follows detailed process sheets, and adjusts procedures and equipment to produce sound castings. The role includes working with furnaces and molten metal, inspecting castings, and performing finishing and routine maintenance tasks. This position works Monday through Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. It is performed in a hot environment that can reach up to 130 degrees in the summer and requires continuous standing, intermittent walking, bending and sitting, and lifting parts that may exceed 50 pounds. The operator must be physically and mentally able to perform the job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record.

Requirements

Basic math skills, including counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Solid work history.
Mechanical abilities.
At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including continuous standing and lifting parts that may exceed 50 pounds.
Physical and mental ability to perform job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record.

Responsibilities

Operate permanent mold casting machines to produce castings that meet specifications.
Perform basic setup procedures under general supervision.
Handle mold treatments and place cores.
Pour metal into molds and vary pouring procedures and timing to account for material and mold conditions.
Check first pieces and correct variations.
Tend furnaces by loading charges and maintaining temperatures.
Mount, align, and secure molds.
Make hydraulic power connections, set temperature controls, and set machine stroke.
Clean and coat molds.
Follow detailed process sheets for methods and sequences to close and pour molten metal at proper temperatures, flow rates, and cycle times.
Inspect castings and identify surface defects, short fills, distortion, and other quality defects.
Adjust temperature and machine settings to correct variations.
Perform finishing work on raw pieces, including trimming, deburring, and grinding.
Perform routine maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.