Aluminum Casting Operator - Heavy Manufacturing

Aluminum Casting Operator - Heavy Manufacturing

Job Category
:
Casting

Requisition Number
: ALUMI
004561

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• Posted :
  February 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Ellwood Aluminum LLC
Hubbard, OH 44425, USA

CASTING OPERATOR

Summary:

The Aluminum Casting Operator performs tasks related to the casting of aluminum such as preparing the casting area for production, beginning and maintaining the cast, collecting samples, and aiding other departments as needed. This role requires individuals to work around molten aluminum with all appropriate PPE.

What you can expect:

We have the BEST shifts!! You can work DAY or NIGHT shift.

7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am
, working a rotating shift with two 3 DAY weekends off a month.

Rotation allows for OT!! 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on and then 3 days off and the rotation starts over. OT is built into the schedule with additional OT available.

We pay for experience, so the wage range starts at $17.50/hour with no experience, and we will train, up to $25.00 /hr (with relevant manufacturing experience). We offer incentives for working night shift, cross training and regular merit increases. This is an amazing opportunity to start a career and make great money.

• Competitive pay and increases for cross training
• Full benefits
• 401k with a generous match
• Health and Wellness $$$$ incentives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organization and housekeeping of the casting area, cleaning and basic maintenance of related equipment
• Completes pre-cast setup to the requirements of the casting operation
• Inspects casting setup for correctness and to ensure successful cast
• Collects metal samples during casting and delivers them for quality testing
• Removes, replaces and setup drain pans for continuous operation
• Operates remote control crane as required
• Performs minor repairs and cleaning of tooling
• Services troughing, molds and additional equipment as necessary pre and post cast
• Monitor cast for any defects and notify supervisor if necessary
• Completes reports and logs as necessary
• Notifies Control Room Operator and or Supervisor of any shortages in consumables
• Notifies Control Room Operator and or Supervisor of any potential concerns or issues in production

Minimum Requirements and

Qualifications:

• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire, Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Must pass minimal physical test and background screening
• Candidates must be able to work the shift they are scheduled:
  We have day or night shifts
• Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to cross train

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in the solving of such problems
• Judgment and decision-making abilities to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards, or other poor results pertaining to job duties.

Safety

• Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Promotes a safety culture and ensures compliance with safety policies and rules,
• Safety improvement –Provides for continuous reduction of workplace hazards, risks, employee accidents.

Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions at EA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, because of an individual’s engaging in protected activities or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CRF 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer
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