Casting - Chemical Process Operator 3rd shift

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

4d • $19 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Process Operator operates Equiax (Eqx), Directionally Solidified (DS), and Single Crystal (SX) vacuum furnaces to produce high-quality investment castings according to customer specifications. The role applies process knowledge, basic engineering principles, and experience to develop and improve casting processes, troubleshoot process variations, and provide technical support to manufacturing departments. The operator also helps ensure casting production is timely, meets quality standards, and is completed at the lowest possible cost.

The position includes operating and checking foundry equipment, preparing alloys and molds, monitoring casting cycles, programming withdrawal speeds, and completing manufacturing records. Operators support scrap and cost reduction, safety and ergonomics, process improvement, and training. Casters selected for their technical knowledge and mechanical abilities may also perform small repairs and adjustments to assist maintenance with furnace work.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent life experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and understand engineering procedures and customer specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and general standard practices.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques.
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a forklift truck.
• Organized, with a solid understanding of 5S methodology.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident under the stated ITAR qualification; the posting also says eligible U.S. persons include U.S. naturalized citizens and holders of approved political asylee or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• Previous foundry-related experience or a college degree.
• Technical knowledge and mechanical abilities for potential casting maintenance technician duties.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and improve casting processes that meet customer specifications and desired lead times.
• Read and follow engineering procedures and approved processes.
• Participate in plant initiatives to reduce scrap and casting costs, including production and NPI review meetings and cost improvement teams.
• Perform vacuum casting duties, including alloy and liner loading or unloading, thermocouple repair or replacement, chill plate cleaning, and monitoring and reviewing casting cycles.
• Complete start-up procedures for Eqx, DS, and SX vacuum furnaces, including checking equipment and fluid levels and filling as required.
• Verify the correct alloy and master heat for each work order.
• Retrieve the correct mold from the preheat oven and position it properly in the furnace lower chamber.
• Arrive 12–15 minutes before shift start to receive furnace and job status from the previous shift before the daily T1 meeting; this handoff time is paid, and the outgoing caster must not leave early.
• Perform equipment pre-checks, including grounding and leak-up rate checks, and complete the required Pre-Flight Checklist.
• Operate foundry manufacturing equipment, including alloy preparation equipment, preheat equipment, and vacuum furnaces.
• Complete required manufacturing documentation, including melt logs, daily furnace checklists, and Mercury logs.
• Make metal tags to identify poured molds.
• Program withdrawal speeds.
• Operate Eqx, DS, and SX vacuum casting furnaces to pour alloy into molds according to engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate on improvements to ergonomics and safety in assigned areas.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and ensure it is available and in good condition.
• Support training of new operators and communication of process changes.
• Report molds that do not comply with engineering specifications by red-tagging them.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and process variation.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and perform 6S activities.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested.
• When selected for technical knowledge and mechanical abilities, assist maintenance with small repairs and adjustments to furnaces.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities, including regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED