Casting - Chemical Process Operator 3rd shift

Chromalloy•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Chemical Process Operator operates Equiax (Eqx), Directionally Solidified (DS), and Single Crystal (SX) vacuum furnaces to produce investment castings that meet customer specifications and quality standards. The role contributes to developing and improving casting processes based on engineering requirements, troubleshoots process variations, and supports manufacturing departments with technical assistance. The position also helps ensure timely production while controlling scrap and casting costs. The operator performs vacuum-casting duties, prepares and checks equipment, verifies alloys and molds, operates casting furnaces, and completes required production documentation. The role participates in production and improvement initiatives, supports training, promotes safe and orderly work areas, and may assist maintenance with minor furnace repairs and adjustments when selected for technical knowledge and mechanical ability. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life experience. Previous foundry experience or a college degree is a plus. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents in accordance with ITAR regulations. The work involves standing, handling tools and controls, and lifting loads up to 50 pounds, as well as exposure to moving mechanical parts and variable noise levels in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or 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 standard practices.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence and communicate information effectively.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers and decimals 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.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident status, as required by ITAR regulations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing and lifting/moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.
Previous foundry-related experience or a college degree is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Previous foundry-related experience.
A college degree.
Technical knowledge and mechanical abilities for assisting maintenance with minor repairs and adjustments.

Responsibilities

Use process knowledge, basic engineering principles, experience, and creativity to develop and improve casting processes that meet customer specifications and lead times.
Read and follow engineering procedures and approved processes.
Participate in initiatives to reduce scrap and casting costs, including production meetings, NPI review meetings, and cost-improvement teams.
Perform vacuum-caster duties, including alloy and liner loading, thermocouple repair and replacement, chill-plate cleaning, cycle monitoring, and trend review.
Complete start-up procedures for Eqx, DS, and SX vacuum furnaces, including checking and replenishing oil levels and verifying equipment operability.
Verify that the correct alloy and master heat are used for each work order.
Retrieve the correct mold from the preheat oven and position it properly in the furnace lower chamber.
Report 12–15 minutes before shift start to receive status from the prior shift before the daily T1 meeting; this 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 alloy-preparation equipment, preheat equipment, and vacuum furnaces; complete department documentation such as 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 participate in 6S activities.
Perform other reasonable requested duties.
When selected for technical knowledge and mechanical ability, assist maintenance by performing small repairs and adjustments on furnaces and related equipment.