Casting Machine Operator - 1st Shift at PREMIER ALUMINUM

Racine, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machine Operation, Mold Setting, Setup Procedures, Metal Pouring, Temperature Control, Quality Inspection, Trimming, Deburring, Grinding, Routine Maintenance, Basic Math, Mechanical Abilities, Safety Compliance

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Wages and Hours Base Pay: $22.50 +, based on relevant experience Work Hours: 6am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday Primary Functions Set molds and operate permanent mold casting machines and assist on setups and maintenance under general supervision. Duties and Overall 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 Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position require continuous standing and intermittent walking, bending, sitting, and lifting of parts that may at times be in excess of 50 pounds. This is a hot environment that can reach up to 130 degrees in the summer. The Casting Machine Operator should have the physical and mental ability to perform the above necessary job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record. Requirements Skills and Experience Basic math skills – counting, adding, subtracting, multiplication, division Solid work history Mechanical abilities At least six months experience in a manufacturing environment Educational Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Premier Aluminum is an E-Verify employer.

Responsibilities

The operator will set molds and operate permanent mold casting machines, performing duties such as pouring metal, checking first pieces, and tending furnaces under general supervision. Responsibilities also include performing finishing work like trimming and deburring, along with routine maintenance.