South Bend, Indiana client seeking Mechanically Inclined Foundry Operators!

Description

Foundry Operator - 2nd shift - Operates and maintains automatic casting cells to maintain efficient production within the established quality standards.  Requires the ability to make visual as well as basic sig measurements and understand and maintain temperature logs. Duties:  Operation of casting machines, i.e., two machines per cell and up to two cells.  This includes maintaining the required quality and production rate through evaluation of casting defects and molten metal temperature SPC charts.  Operation of autopouring robots i.e., one robot per cell and up to two cells.  This includes pouring parameter adjustment and ladle upkeep. Die changing and coating maintenance i.e., four dies per cell and up to two cells.  This includes replacing blocks and cores, lubricating mating surfaces and measurements of core piece relationships.  General housekeeping of up to two cells. Operation of automatic melting furnaces.  This may include cleaning, changing, degassing, removing dross/ladle skulls from the cell, rebuilding/changing of furnace bodies, hand held pyrometer to obtain molten metal temperatures, obtain furnace temperature in a consistent manner, push and pull scrap hopper (approx. 500 lbs.).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. One year of foundry experience or at least one year’s experience as a machine operator in a production environment Education requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D.