Casting/Foundry Machine Operator- 2Nd Shift

Premier Aluminum is looking to add to our 2nd Shift Casting Team! Now starting with a Shift Premium of $1.50 in ADDITION to your hourly rate, for EVERY hour worked on 2nd Shift!! On the job training! After a minimum of 60 days, eligible for $2.50 increase based on training and productivity.

No direct related experience is required, but previous manufacturing experience is required. We are looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, has great attendance, is able to work with little direction, is eager to learn and has a good attitude.

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.

Skills and Experience
At least six months experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic math skills – counting, adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division
Mechanical abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Foundry: 1 year (Preferred)
• manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person