Arc Air Operator - 2nd Shift

MetalTek International; Pevely (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International in Missouri seeks a production operator focused on carbon arc gouging to remove gating, risers, and excess metal from castings. You will use overhead cranes to position parts and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Responsibilities include identifying returns, assisting melt and pour processes, recording time, and performing other duties as assigned by supervision. Previous experience in metal casting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with carbon arc gouging to remove gating, risers, and excess metal.
• Ability to identify returns and route to charging floor.
• Familiarity with maintaining a clean, safe work area in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Remove all gating, risers, and excess metal (fins feedpads) from castings per standard operational procedures.
• Properly identify all returns and send to charging floor.
• Use overhead bridge cranes to set up and remove castings from arc booth.
• Perform housekeeping functions as needed to keep work area clean and safe.
• Weekly cut up customer returns, purchased scrap and internal scrap. Properly identify for Melt & Pour.
• Obtain poured weights on castings identified as samples if not already done by Sample Layout personnel.
• Complete time sheets as required to accurately record how time is spent during shift.
• Remove all sleeves and sand from casting.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Carbon arc gouging

Overhead crane operation

Gating and riser removal

Tools

Overhead bridge cranes

Metalworking safety equipment

Job description

Description

Using Carbon Arc - Gouging, Remove all excess metals material, gating, risers, and flash as close to casting surface as possible without causing damage to casting in preparation for further processing in Finishing Area.

Requirements

• Remove all gating, risers, and excess metal (fins feedpads) from castings per standard operational procedures.
• Properly identify all returns and send to charging floor.
• Use overhead bridge cranes to set up and remove castings from arc booth.
• Perform housekeeping functions as needed to keep work area clean and safe.
• Weekly cut up customer returns, purchased scrap and internal scrap. Properly identify for Melt & Pour.
• Obtain poured weights on castings identified as samples if not already done by Sample Layout personnel.
• Complete time sheets as required to accurately record how time is spent during shift.
• Remove all sleeves and sand from casting.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned by your supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesDrug Free Workplace