What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Machine Operator position at Alcast Company?
Foundry Machine Operators are responsible for operating hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots. Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Description:
- Set up, operate, or tend metal, casting.
- Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
- Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
- Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
- Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
Environment:
- Duties are often performed in a high-heat environment. Outside temperatures can compound the already high heat environment which can result in heavy perspiration and need for frequent hydration.
- The manufacturing environment has higher levels of air particulate matter than outdoor or office settings. Proper PPE (such as safety glasses) should be always worn.
- All materials on the shop floor should always be considered either hot or sharp or both, proper PPE (such as gloves and sleeves) should be worn while handling materials.
- Equipment operation creates sustained, high decibel noise. Proper PPE (such as hearing protection) should always be worn.
- Duties often require long periods of standing and the ability to lift materials repetitively.
Experience And Education
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17