Foundry Machine Operator 1st & 2nd SHIFT

PREMIER ALUMINUM•Racine, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are able to train if you have a desire to learn! This position involves operating permanent mold casting machines and assisting with setups and maintenance. The role requires attention to detail in producing quality castings, managing metal pouring, and performing finishing work. It is a physically demanding role in a hot environment.

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

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