Cell Specialist - Casting 1st Shift

Williams International•Ogden, UT

About The Position

The Cell Specialist sets up and operates computerized and manual investment-casting machines and equipment, including equipment for precision wax assembly and injection, shell investment, dewaxing, furnace operations, metal pouring, shell/core/gate removal, deburring, and finishing. The role ensures equipment is properly tooled, performs routine or rudimentary maintenance, and participates in inspection and testing to ensure parts meet engineering, customer, and manufacturing requirements. The Cell Specialist also helps maintain the continuous flow of materials and parts through the assigned cell. The position includes maintaining accurate documentation and part identification, contributing to manufacturing methods and equipment decisions, visually inspecting parts and removing defects or irregularities, communicating shift-change requirements, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The Cell Specialist follows safety requirements, may handle hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals and waste, completes required training, and may support the training and development of other manufacturing associates. The role also focuses on team goals, quality improvement, scrap reduction, and throughput.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of industrial experience.
Effective interaction with team members, customers, and all levels of management.
Ability to read, understand, and correctly interpret manufacturing requirements.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist; a lift assist or help from another person is required for lifting more than 50 lbs.
Ability to push or pull 60 lbs.
Grip strength of at least 50 lbs.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed; candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Investment-casting experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate investment-foundry machines and equipment.
Manufacture and/or test parts according to engineering and customer standards and specifications.
Maintain accurate and reliable documentation and records.
Participate in establishing manufacturing methods, including machine, test, material, and tooling requirements.
Inspect and/or test parts and visually check them for defects.
Provide input and recommendations on the selection, installation, and adjustment of foundry equipment.
Remove burrs, sharp edges, flash, inclusions, and other irregularities from manufactured parts.
Maintain proper part identification according to planning specifications.
Communicate shift-change requirements to team members.
Perform routine maintenance on operated machines and equipment.
Clean, organize, and maintain the cellular manufacturing work area.
Ensure the continuous flow of materials and parts through the cell.
Adhere to safety standards and regulations.
Participate in training and development of other Cellular Manufacturing Associates.
Contribute to team goals, quality improvement, scrap reduction, and throughput improvement.
Handle hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals and waste when assigned.
Attend required safety, hazardous-waste-management, emergency-response, hazard-communication, and other training, and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of the topics.
Perform other duties as required.