Casting/ Melting Operator

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC seeks a Casting & Melting Operator to monitor equipment and maintain quality in production. The role requires constant physical activity and adherence to safety regulations in a challenging industrial environment.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED. Experience in molten metal manufacturing, as well as crane and forklift operation, is preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in molten metal manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in a noisy, hot/humid industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and report any changes in conditions.
• Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Assist with maintaining and rebuilding equipment.

Skills

Ability to work both independently and as a team

Basic troubleshooting and problem solving

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read and comprehend basic English

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly

Education

High school degree or GED equivalence

Tools

Crane experience

Forklift experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Casting/Melting Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality, and reporting any changes in conditions they can’t control.

Job Details

• Job Title: Casting & Melting Operator
• Classification: Non-Exempt
• Department: Casting
• Reports to: Supervisor
• Position: Nights

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters
• Ensure quality is maintained
• Fill out required production documents
• Material handling
• Assist with tear down and rebuilding of equipment requiring manual labor
• Maintain clean/organized work area
• Perform other duties as required

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly

Education & Experience

• High school degree or GED equivalence
• Experience in molten metal manufacturing preferred
• Crane and forklift experience preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.
• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment