CASTING OPERATOR

WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER•Crookston, MN

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

WAF – Crookston is looking for a hardworking, safety-minded Ladle Coater to join our Foundry team! As a Ladle Coater, you'll play an important role in keeping our aluminum foundry running smoothly. You'll help prepare, maintain, repair, weld, and coat the ladles used in our melting and pouring processes. And when your primary ladle responsibilities are caught up, you'll also help keep production moving by furnace tending and running a Permanent Mold machine during employee breaks and lunches. This is a hands-on, versatile role where no two days are exactly the same!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Safety-conscious
Detail-oriented
Mechanically inclined
Comfortable working with tools and equipment
Flexible and willing to support multiple areas of the Foundry
Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physically capable of lifting, standing, and performing repetitive tasks
A strong problem-solver
Dependable and ready to be part of a team

Nice To Haves

Previous foundry, manufacturing, welding, metal casting, furnace, ladle, or Permanent Mold experience is a plus
Technical or vocational training in foundry operations is preferred.
Previous experience in manufacturing or a foundry environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, clean, inspect, and coat ladles used to hold and pour aluminum.
Apply the correct coating materials to help prevent aluminum from sticking and protect ladles from wear and tear.
Monitor coating thickness and quality to ensure everything meets production and safety standards.
Inspect ladles for cracks, wear, and damage.
Repair or replace damaged ladles as needed.
Perform welding and basic maintenance on ladles and related equipment.
Keep coating materials properly handled and stored.
Maintain welding equipment and communicate when supplies need to be reordered.
Furnace tend as needed to help support Foundry operations.
Run a Permanent Mold machine to provide break and lunch coverage for team members.
Be flexible and jump in where needed to help keep production moving!
Follow all safety procedures and wear the required PPE.
Work as part of a team that takes pride in producing quality products safely and efficiently!