Casting/ Melting Operator

Job Title: Casting & Melting Operator Classification: Non-Exempt Department: Casting Reports to: Supervisor Position:    Nights Position

Summary

The Casting/Melting Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality, and reporting any changes in conditions they can’t control.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters.
• Ensure quality is maintained
• Fill out required production documents
• Material handling
• Assist with tear down and rebuilding of equipment requiring manual labor
• Maintain clean/organized work area
• Performs other duties as required Skills & Competencies:
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly. Education & Experience:
• High school degree or GED equivalence.
• Experience in molten metal manufacturing preferred
• Crane and forklift experience preferred. Work Environment & Physical

Requirements

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.
• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment