Rough Inspector

O'Fallon Casting; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Fallon Casting in Missouri is seeking a cell operator to process castings through visual inspection, deburring, blending, finishing, and preparing them for shipping. The role emphasizes careful attention to cosmetic quality and adherence to safety rules in a dusty grinding environment.

You will follow daily assignments from a supervisor, maintain batch integrity, and keep accurate records. This hands-on position requires physical stamina and the ability to operate sanders, grinders, calipers,

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.
• Shall adhere to safety requirements and work instructions.
• Shall receive daily work assignments from supervisor or lead person.
• Visual inspection and deburring to maintain cosmetic appearance.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect castings and remove or blend burrs, flash, or excess metal.
• Mark weld areas and move castings to welding area when needed, then blend welds and finish.
• Remove gate stubs carefully to maintain dimensions and appearance.
• Maintain batch integrity and keep records and vouchers clean and orderly.
• Attend hazardous material/waste handling classes and lockout/tagout training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand sand cabinet

Burr guns

Hand tools

Visual inspection tools

Calipers

Gauges

Abrasive rolls

Air hoses

Job description

Primary Function

Process castings through visual inspect, grind/blend, finishing, and shipping when applicable.

Primary Function

Process castings through visual inspect, grind/blend, finishing, and shipping when applicable.

Tools And Equipment

Hand sand cabinet, burr guns, hand tools, visual inspection tools, calipers, gauges, abrasive rolls,
air hoses etc.

Material

Aluminum, copper, and brass-based castings, cutting fluids, grinding belts, sand, tape etc.

Working Procedure

Under the guidance and direction of the department supervisor and/or the lead person.

Other Duties By The Incumbent.

• Shall adhere to all safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
• Shall consistently follow all applicable work instructions.
• Shall receive daily work assignments from the department supervisor or lead person.
• Shall take castings from the file and burr rack, visually inspect them, remove or blend any burrs, flash or excess metal, always being cognizant of the necessity to maintain an acceptable cosmetic appearance.

Shall visually inspect all castings for obvious defects and try to repair those that do not require weld.

Shall visually mark areas on the casting that require weld and move them to that area. After the castings have been welded, the cell worker shall blend the welds, complete the finishing process, and ready the castings for shipment if required.

• Shall remove gate stubs from castings using care to maintain casting dimensions while maintaining an acceptable cosmetic appearance.

Shall maintain batch integrity.

Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.

Shall maintain all records and vouchers in a clean and orderly condition, where accuracy is paramount.

Shall attend and successfully complete lockout / tagout training.

Shall attend and successfully complete training in the proper techniques of lifting.

Shall maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Shall work in an area where airborne grinding dust is present.

Special Skills Required

Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.