What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Operator position at Linamar Corp?
Job Title: Caster Operator
Job Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, a Caster Operator will operate a casting, permanent mold, or other production equipment used to form aluminum castings and to process them as directed by performing the following duties.
Responsibility
Ensures that production equipment is functioning within operating parameters correctly.
References operating documents as needed.
Ensures that production equipment is producing or processing castings that meet the customer's quality requirements.
References process and quality documents as needed.
Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and adjusts or repairs as directed to ensure that the equipment will operate at maximum efficiency, within operating parameters, safely and correctly.
Identifies scrap and segregates it from product that meets customer specifications. Identifies all containers as to quality of product, status of product and part and/or job number.
Accurately tracks and documents productivity information for the production cell, as directed.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Completes all production documentation and enters information into Plex or other format; ensures it is completed in a timely manner.
Relieves other employees for breaks, as needed.
Recommends improvements for completing tasks and/or for casting improvement.
Other duties as assigned.
Academic/Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Skills/Experience
Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Must be able to complete required paperwork and report out information utilizing Plex or another required format.
Must be team oriented.
Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Must have the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
Must have basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
What Linamar Has to Offer
Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
401k Program
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Counsel
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.
Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.
