Foundry Machine Operator - 1st and 2nd shift

1st shift - 5a-5p Mon - Fri 2nd shift - 5p-5a Mon - Fri 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 machines that create aluminum castings. • 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: $20.00 - $23.00 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 Application Question(s): • How did you hear about Alcast? • Which shift are you interested in? Work Location: In person