Cutoff Operator B

O'Fallon Casting; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K Matching

PTO Time and Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA Support from Company

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Company invested training

Employee engagement events throughout the year

Referral Bonus

Job summary

O'Fallon Casting is seeking a Cutoff Operator B in O'Fallon, Illinois. The role involves safely removing aluminum and other alloy castings from sprue sticks, ensuring product quality and batch integrity, and maintaining accurate production records. Candidates should have strong manual dexterity, the ability to operate various saws, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a leader in the aluminum investment casting market and enjoy great benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Prior foundry, manufacturing, or metalworking experience preferred.
• Experience with abrasive saws, band saws, or similar industrial equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove complex aluminum, copper, and brass alloy castings from sprue sticks using abrasive saws.
• Inspect sprue sticks for potential cutoff issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills

Working knowledge of blueprints

Strong manual dexterity and physical strength

Ability to operate various saws and related production equipment

Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to maintain accurate records

Strong commitment to workplace safety

Mechanical aptitude for minor maintenance tasks

Tools

Abrasive saws

Band saws

Job description

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's delivering industry leading aluminum investment castings that change the world.

O'Fallon Casting is a leader in the aluminum investment casting market. We partner with the World's leading aerospace customers to help them solve some of the most challenging problems in the world, and we deliver where others fail. Our team produces world-class aluminum investment castings using best in class equipment, advanced processes all with a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation.

We Offer Wonderful Benefits Including

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K Matching
• PTO Time and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• HSA Support from Company
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Perks

• Career growth opportunities
• Company invested training
• Employee engagement events throughout the year
• Referral Bonus

About The Role

The Cutoff Operator B is responsible for removing complex castings from sprue sticks using cutoff saws and related equipment while ensuring product quality, safety, and batch integrity. This role supports production efficiency by performing precision cutoff operations, maintaining accurate records, and providing guidance to Casting Cleaning Operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely remove complex aluminum, copper, and brass alloy castings from sprue sticks using abrasive saws and band saws.
• Follow all job safety requirements, work instructions, manufacturing process sheets, and special process sheets.
• Inspect sprue sticks for potential cutoff issues and communicate concerns to the department supervisor.
• Exercise extreme care to prevent damage to castings and saw blades during cutoff operations.
• Maintain batch integrity by properly organizing castings, test bars, and racks.
• Transfer castings to subsequent operations per production requirements.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including replacing saw blades and abrasive wheels.
• Identify and properly handle revert metal for transfer to foundry or storage.
• Develop acceptable cutoff techniques and fixtures for sample castings.
• Maintain accurate production records, logs, and documentation.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Complete required hazardous materials, lockout/tagout, and lifting technique training.
• Provide guidance and instruction to Casting Cleaning Operators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of blueprints
• Strong manual dexterity and physical strength
• Ability to operate various saws and related production equipment
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Mechanical aptitude for minor maintenance tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior foundry, manufacturing, or metalworking experience
• Experience with abrasive saws, band saws, or similar industrial equipment

Work Environment

• Foundry environment with exposure to temperature fluctuations
• Physically demanding role requiring standing, lifting, and repetitive motion
• Exposure to potentially hazardous equipment requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
• Personal protective equipment required