Casting Associate-2026.10

Nanshan America AAT LLC; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanshan America AAT LLC is seeking a Cast House Associate in Lafayette, Indiana. The role involves preparing, assembling, and installing casting materials and equipment on 12-hour shifts (6:50a-7p and 6:50p-7a) with a two-week rotation.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, be able to read tape measures, lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely in extreme temperatures. Prior casting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read measuring devices including a tape measure.
• Manufacturing experience required (1–2 years).
• Prior casting experience preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions.
• Team-oriented with safety focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to prepare, assemble, and install casting materials and equipment.
• Safely charge furnace and control its level per procedures.
• Maintain quality objectives and safety in daily work.
• Operate casting equipment safely on daily basis.
• Report unusual conditions to supervisor or QA.
• Maintain department 5S and participate in problem solving.
• Use lean tools to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Complete PPS tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Extreme weather tolerance

12-hour shift readiness

Job description

Positions are open on Days (650a-7p) and Nights (650p-7a).

Overview

The Cast House Associate is responsible for preparing, assembling, and installing casting materials and equipment. Employees in this department work 12-hour shifts (6:50a-7p, 6:50p-7a). Work shift consists of a two-week schedule rotation, week one three twelve-hour shifts and week two four twelve-hour shifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews and follows all Standard Operating procedures for processes;
• Charges furnace safely and controls the furnace level per standard operating procedures;
• Ensures that all quality objectives are followed and met;
• Safely operates casting equipment daily;
• Reports and reviews any unusual condition with supervisor, quality or manager;
• Maintains department 5S;
• Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions;
• Reports on production results and department measurable during daily meetings;
• Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions;
• Completes Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned;
• Participates in problem-solving activities within teams for improvements;
• Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement;
• Performs other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to read measuring devices (tape measure),
• Minimum 1-2 years manufacturing experience;
• Prior casting experience preferred;
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, hot and cold;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
• Ability to work 12 hours shift, EOWEO schedule.