Ellwood Aluminum Production Operator Hubbard OHIO

All ELLWOOD Groups•Hubbard, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator works in either Casting or Finishing at Ellwood Aluminum. In Casting, the role supports aluminum casting by preparing the area and equipment, completing setup, monitoring the cast, collecting samples, and helping maintain continuous operations. In Finishing, the role prepares product for shipment by operating homogenizing furnaces, a cooling chamber, saws, lathes, and related equipment. Employees may be cross-trained and assist other departments as needed. The work involves molten aluminum and requires appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with plant safety rules. Starting pay is $18 to $25 per hour based on experience, with a $2 per hour differential for night-shift work.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Must pass a minimal physical test and background screening.
Must be able to work any shift.
Must be willing to cross-train.
Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in resolving them.
Judgment and decision-making ability to help prevent errors, scrap, safety hazards, and other poor results.
Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality instructions, and related work documents.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing, and moving equipment and product.

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain housekeeping in the finishing, ingot storage, and casting areas; clean and perform basic maintenance on related equipment.
Receive instructions and information from the supervisor and control room operator, and work primarily in a self-directed environment.
Load and unload homogenization furnaces and the cooling chamber, select the appropriate process, operate the equipment, and monitor its controls.
Set up and operate saws and lathes, selecting appropriate feeds and speeds.
Load and unload machines using a forklift or overhead crane, position material, and move it to the next operation as required.
Sort material cropping and chips into scrap boxes according to alloy.
Inspect material during and after processing, check it against customer specifications using approved methods and SOPs, and record dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments.
Report defective material and faulty equipment promptly to the General Manager or Maintenance Department.
Identify material by stamping or marking it as required.
Complete pre-cast setup, inspect casting setup, and collect and deliver metal samples for quality testing.
Remove, replace, and set up drain pans; operate a remote-control crane as required; and service troughing, molds, and other equipment before and after casting.
Monitor the cast for defects and notify the supervisor when necessary.
Complete reports and logs, paperwork, and computer entries to track products through the process.
Notify the Control Room Operator or supervisor about shortages of consumables and potential production concerns or issues.
Coordinate with the control room operator about product schedules and help schedule workflow through the area.
Perform basic maintenance inspections, check equipment and thermocouples, and replace thermocouples as required.
Maintain supplies and keep equipment in proper working condition.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow plant safety regulations and work rules, and support safety improvements.
Assist other departments as needed and cross-train.