Machine Operator - Spin Line (1st Shift)

Hendrickson•Chattanooga, TN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operators complete a variety of maintenance, development and operations tasks that promote the efficient production parts in the Spin Line department.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Prior production machine operator experience, 1-2 yrs. preferred
Ability to obtain certification to drive industrial powered equipment (example: Fork Truck)
Ability to interpret production schedules and build specifications.
Ability to work overtime, as production demands require.
Must be able to utilize torque wrenches according to specs.
Must pass drug and alcohol screen and remain drug free throughout the term of employment.
Must follow all safety practices and policies.

Responsibilities

Take instructions from the foundry lead person to determine work processes
Weight specified amounts of materials as needed by each project module
Operate and calibrate machinery to make it process-ready
Use various hand tools
Ensure that ventilation procedures are followed throughout the procedure
Install and remove steel jackets and bands used for holding snap molds together
Sort casting into pairs, and pull reinforcing wires from castings
Remove castings from molds and place them in setting rings
Perform preventative and regular maintenance on job-specified equipment
Ensure that all work areas are properly cleaned and maintained
Band setter: set bands
Chuck Cleaner: clean and maintain chucks
Fork Out: fork castings out of spin table, weigh castings, hang on casting chain
Runner Box: repair and maintain runner boxes, assist in changeovers
Labor/Slagger: slag boxes, maintain intermediate ladle
Blast Operator/Inspector Stacker/Rework: measure castings, inspect casting, remove splattered iron from castings, operate HP grinder, place castings on the appropriate pallet and tag correctly, measure daily production
Fork Truck Operator: drive fork truck, locate product in proper areas of the plant, move material and equipment where needed
Monitor/log/record process
Assist in changeovers
Operate industrial-powered equipment
Cross-train other employees as required