Casting Technician

Responsible for operating machines and equipment within the Casting department. Casting operators may perform several different functions within the Casting department in order to meet production needs.

• Follows safety rules 100% of the time.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines.
• Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.
• Rotates within work area when directed.
• Monitors equipment condition and production quality and ensures all products (whether conforming or non-conforming) is processed in accordance with quality guidelines, customer requirements and the company’s control plan.
• Openly communicates with team leader and/or quality regarding concerns.
• Completes product tracking logs for various types of products.
• Performs other Relevant work as assigned.
• Complete required paperwork neatly and in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned or designated.

• Opens & Closes furnace door for pours.
• Replenishes aluminum liquid for casting holding furnaces.

• Prepares, sorts and stacks finished wheels.
• Stores and/or ships finished wheels.

• Performs operation of heat treatment equipment in accordance with quality standards.

• Performs operation of x-ray inspection in accordance with quality standards.
• Visually and mechanically verifies quality points on each casting at specified intervals.
• Decides whether the inspected product meets quality standards.
• Communicates with other operators to rectify any abnormalities.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand written documents.

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work.
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand.
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers.
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company.
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed.
• Positively support change throughout the company

• Must be able to work in a hot environment.
• Must be able to lift varying weights
• Must be able to push or pull carts of wheels.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.