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 to produce quality castings to specifications. The role includes performing basic setup procedures, handling mold treatments, pouring metal, and performing finishing work on raw pieces. 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

Set molds and operate permanent mold casting machines and assist on setups and maintenance under general supervision.
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.