Penetrant/Surface Treat Trainee

Chicago-Magnesium-Casting-Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. is seeking a production operator to handle surface treating and penetrant tasks for magnesium and aluminum castings.

You will follow strict safety procedures, mix acids, and manage waste while achieving consistent finishes. The role requires on-the-job training with certification incentives and a focus on quality control, procedure adherence, and timely reporting of processed quantities.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to read and understand procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow safety rules.
• Must pass Vision test.
• Surface Treat certification within 90 days of employment.
• Penetrant Level 1 certification or progression.

Responsibilities

• Surface Treat: Scan in/out on jobs and report processed quantities.
• Wear PPE and keep area clean and safe at all times.
• Understand customer requirements and scrap challenges; deliver quality work.
• Review material, sign off routing information, perform tasks per standards.
• Blast castings to uniform appearance; remove grit and sand.
• Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids; protect with PPE.
• Neutralize waste and change acids per specs; ensure uniform finish.
• Document required tests and inspect materials when applicable.
• Penetrant: Dip, dry, develop castings; prep for inspection; learn pass/fail decisions.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Vision test

Education

On-the-Job training

Penetrant Level 1 certification

Job description

Description

Basic Function

Responsible for processing castings that require sandblasting, wheelebrating, acid dip, and penetrant. The operator will work with acid and alkaline solutions and will process castings through penetrant operations. Extreme attention to processes and safety requirements necessary with caustic materials. Penetrant trainee position can lead to Level One certification and back-up to Penetrant Level II personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Maximum Lift Weight 50 lbs.
• Maximum Push/Pull Weight 75 lbs.
• % Of Time Sitting 5%
• % Of Time Standing 95%
• Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No

Responsibilities: Surface Treat

• Accurate scanning in and out on jobs and the proper reporting of processed quantities
• Wear proper safety equipment; keep work area clean and safe at all times
• Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship
• Review & inspect all material being used, building self-inspection into everything you make/process
• Complete, date, and sign-off on all routing information
• Perform job tasks in an efficient manner according to given standards
• Blast castings until a uniformed appearance has been obtained
• Remove and blow out grit and sand from castings
• Process aluminum and magnesium castings through acids to clean, remove and desmutt the soft metals
• Must always wear PPE gear when processing castings through acids
• Neutralize and process spent acids and waste water
• Change and mix acids according to processing specifications
• Ensure castings have a clean uniform finish after processing
• Documentation of required tests

Responsibilities: Penetrant

• Perform above 1-5 steps above with the below tasks
• Dip magnesium and aluminum sand castings in Penetrant oil
• Remove oil , dry castings, develop castings
• Prep developed castings for inspection
• Under supervision, begin to inspect castings, learning discontinuities, customer specifications, casting pass or fail decision making
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management

Benefit information available on 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.

Requirements

Skills

Basic math skills, ability to read and understand all procedures required to perform assigned tasks. Good communication skills. Must pass Vision test.

Education/Training

On-the-Job training while working under an experienced operator until position certification is achieved. Surface Treat certification within 90 days of employment. After 90 days, coursework and on the job training to achieve Penetrant Level 1 certification.

Experience

NDT classes a plus; surface treat or chemical experience preferred.