Precision Casting Target Operator

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. in Blue Island, IL seeks a skilled laborer to place aluminum and magnesium castings in inspected fixtures, balance to tolerances, and drill holes as specified.

You will remove castings and perform dimensional checks per work instructions, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced factory setting. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 lb and standing for long periods; strict safety standards apply, and attention to tool wear and nonconforming parts is

Qualifications

• Oral, written and technical communication required.
• Basic shop math and ability to read blueprints.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Computer skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Track and record labor time and production quantities accurately into JobBOSS and onto production travelers.
• Wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
• Use and maintain all safety equipment and devices in the work center.
• Inspect castings and routing prior to performing the target operation. Reject nonconforming parts and instructions.
• Understand and meet job specifications, production standards and work instructions.
• Inspect fixtures, drills, bushings and nose pieces for wear. Report out of tolerance conditions to supervisor or Senior Trainer. Discontinue use of out of tolerance tools.
• Mount and balance castings in target fixtures and check plates as specified.
• Target castings as specified.
• Inspect height gages, verniers, and pin gages for wear. Report out of tolerance conditions to supervisor or Senior Trainer. Discontinue use of out of tolerance tools.
• Check and record dimensions as specified. Reject castings that do not meet dimension specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Handle all tools and equipment with care.
• Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Technical communication

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Time management

Organization

Computer skills

Job description

Chicago Magnesium Casting Co. in Blue Island, IL seeks a skilled laborer to place aluminum and magnesium castings in inspected fixtures, balance to tolerances, and drill holes as specified.

You will remove castings and perform dimensional checks per work instructions, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced factory setting. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 lb and standing for long periods; strict safety standards apply, and attention to tool wear and nonconforming parts is