Casting Machine Operator - 2nd shift Direct Hire

Source Point Staffing; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm seeks a Casting Machine Operator for 2nd shift positions in Wisconsin. The role involves operating a low-pressure casting unit, ensuring high-quality production, performing inspections, making adjustments, and completing necessary paperwork. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have some experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must pass the Functional Job Analysis.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure automated production equipment and materials meet operating parameters.
• Conduct visual inspections of castings.
• Monitor machine alarms and make adjustments.
• Complete production paperwork.

Skills

Programming machine cycles

Quality inspection

Adjusting machine settings

Cleanliness and maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

HMI controls

Forklift operation

Job description

Casting Machine Operator - 2nd shift (Direct Hire)

Locations: Milwaukee, WI / Brown Deer, WI / Menomonee Falls, WI

Job Description:

This individual will be responsible for achieving quality castings through the operation of a brass low-pressure casting unit. Responsibilities include programming machine cycle starts, monitoring HMI controls and alarms, shot blasting molds, and hand loading ingot bars into the automated feeder.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure automated production equipment and materials meet operating parameters outlined in the process sheet.
2. Conduct visual inspections of castings to ensure they meet foundry standards.
3. Monitor machine alarms for malfunctions and make adjustments to maintain maximum efficiency (80 sec/cycle), or notify the casting lead for further adjustments.
4. Complete all required production paperwork to improve methods and equipment performance.
5. Identify and segregate scrap from production.
6. Perform weekly cleaning of molten metal furnaces.
7. Perform all job functions as outlined in the functional job analysis.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education and/or Experience:

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

Preferred:

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

Training:

• Employee Orientation
• Legal Compliance Calendar
• Functional Job Analysis
• Forklift operation