Foundry Machine Operator: Casting, Turrets & Quality

Wieland North America, Inc; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc in Kilgore, TX is seeking an Operator, Machine and Foundry to support casting and material processing, operate production equipment, and ensure quality products in a safe, on-site environment. Starting pay is $20 per hour with a Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm schedule and weekly pay.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, JSA, and QAPs, and requires reading drawings and tape measures. Joining Wieland means benefits like medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and growth

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail (critical skill).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and help teammates when necessary.
• Ability to work occasional Saturday hours as required by the position.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to read dimensioned engineering drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment.
• Set-up, process, and maintenance of Turret Lathe.
• Process rough castings from the foundry using machinery.
• Operate machinery safely to ensure quality product.
• Inspect material before and after operation for imperfections.
• Load and unload product from the machinery for processing.
• Operate and handle melting/holding equipment.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual checks.
• Assemble, rebuild, set up, maintain, and operate equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
• Inspect inventory and product orders for accuracy.
• Report product discrepancies to management.
• Follow SOPs, JSAs, and QAPs.
• Communicate with teammates.
• Operate forklifts to move material.
• Perform other operations tasks as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Reading tape measures/calipers

Saturdays availability

Tools

Turret Lathe

Cranes

Forklifts

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc in Kilgore, TX is seeking an Operator, Machine and Foundry to support casting and material processing, operate production equipment, and ensure quality products in a safe, on-site environment. Starting pay is $20 per hour with a Monday-Thursday 6am-4pm schedule and weekly pay.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, JSA, and QAPs, and requires reading drawings and tape measures. Joining Wieland means benefits like medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and growth