2nd Shift Casting Operator

Geberit North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Geberit North America in Milwaukee, Wisconsin seeks an individual responsible for achieving quality castings in the brass low-pressure casting unit. Key responsibilities include ensuring production equipment operates within parameters, conducting inspections, and maintaining efficiency. A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required, along with the ability to pass the Chicago Faucets Functional Job Analysis. Prior experience in a foundry is preferred, along with a basic understanding of casting practices.

Qualifications

• Must pass Chicago Faucets Functional Job Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that production equipment is functioning within specifications.
• Conduct visual inspection of castings to meet standards.
• Adjust processes to run at maximum efficiency.
• Complete production paperwork to improve methods.
• Identify and segregate scrap from production.
• Clean molten metal furnace weekly.

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Function and Scope

This individual will be responsible for achieving quality castings in the operation of a brass low‑pressure casting unit. The position includes programmed machine cycle start, monitoring of HMI controls and alarms, shot‑blasting molds, and hand loading of ingot bars into an automated feeder.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that automated production equipment and material specifications are functioning within operating parameters of the process sheet.
• Conduct visual inspection of castings to meet foundry department standards.
• Observe machine alarms for malfunction and make adjustments to run at maximum efficiency (80 sec/cycle), or notify the casting lead for adjustments.
• Complete all production paperwork to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Identify scrap and segregate it from production.
• Perform molten metal furnace cleaning weekly.
• Perform all job functions as outlined in the functional job analysis.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must pass Chicago Faucets Functional Job Analysis.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a foundry or die casting manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of basic casting practices.