Material Handler/Scriber

Chicago-Magnesium-Casting-Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. is seeking a detail-oriented X-Ray Department Material Handler/Scriber to collaborate with the supervisor and support production scheduling.

In this role you will manage part flow, organize Kanban cells, ensure precise scribing/serialization per customer specs, maintain film records, and train new staff while upholding strict log accuracy and OSHA-safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisor and operations to produce daily/weekly/monthly x-ray schedule.
• Organize carts/baskets of parts in staging pen area and to other departments.
• Handle part flow from staging pen to Kanban cells and x-ray booths per schedule.
• Understand customer requirements, scrap challenges, rework and returns; relate material handling to quality.
• Review and inspect all material, ensure correct part identification and routing.
• Learn and follow CMCC procedures, traveler processes, film storage guidelines, scanning protocols.
• Learn and execute scribing/serialization per customer requirements and logs using approved techniques.
• Maintain, sort, and categorize x-ray film; track retention/disposition records.
• Assist outsource functions and train new employees on scribing, logging, material handling.
• Wear safety gear and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Organization

Microsoft Suite

Printing skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school / GED

Tools

Unipoint

Job description

Description

Basic Functions:

The X-Ray Department Material Handler/Scriber works closely with the supervisor to set and maintain schedule based on production needs. They will coordinate part flow by managing carts and baskets in the staging pen area, organizing jobs into Kanban cells, and supplying X-ray tubes based on schedule/production needs. This role performs and maintains precise scribing and serialization of castings, ensures strict log accuracy and documentation control using company systems and per customer Specs. They will sort and categorize X-ray records, assist with retention & storage, and track and disposition records as needed. Train and certify new employees in the scribing position & material handler position.

Responsibilities:

1. Work together with supervisor and operations to produce daily/weekly/monthly schedule for x-ray


2. Organize carts and baskets of parts in the staging pen area and/or to other departments as needed


3. Handle part flow from staging pen to Kanban cells and x-ray booths per schedule & production needs


4. Understand customer requirements, internal scrap challenges, rework, and customer returns, demonstrating an understanding of how material handling impacts overall departmental quality


5. Review and inspect all material being handled, building self-inspection into daily tasks to verify correct part identification and routing


6. Learn and follow all applicable CMCC procedures, traveler processes, film storage guidelines, and scanning protocols


7. Learn and execute procedures and specifications needed to properly scribe and serialize parts per customer requirements, traveler tickets, log books, and Unipoint instructions using approved techniques


8. Maintain, sort, and categorize x-ray film, ensuring correct records for retainment and disposition are tracked


9. Assist in assigned outsource functions and help train or guide new employees on proper scribing, logging, and material handling processes


10. Wear proper safety equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized work and staging area at all times


11. Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, time management; ability to multitask; organizational skills; Microsoft Suite & computer skills; clear, legible printing skills. Physical ability to move and handle parts and equipment.

Education/Training: High school/GED

Benefit information is available on the company website.

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.