Spin Line Operator - 1st Shift (Precision Casting)

Motor Wheel; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, travel, and disability insurance

401K plans

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending account

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Motor Wheel in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Machine Operator for the Spin Line (1st shift). You will perform a variety of tasks to maintain efficient production of parts, following safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to read production instructions and operate and troubleshoot spin line machinery. Essential duties include handling materials, calibrating equipment, and maintaining equipment and work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1–2 years of production machine operator experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to drive industrial powered equipment (e.g., Fork Truck).

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from the foundry lead person to determine work processes.
• Weigh specified amounts of materials as needed by each project module.
• Operate and calibrate machinery to make it process-ready.
• Use various hand tools.
• Ensure ventilation procedures are followed throughout the procedure.
• Install and remove steel jackets and bands used for holding snap molds together.
• Sort casting into pairs, pull reinforcing wires from castings.
• Remove castings from molds and place them in setting rings.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on job-specified equipment.
• Ensure work areas are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Band setter: set bands.
• Chuck Cleaner: clean and maintain chucks.
• Fork Out: fork castings out of spin table, weigh castings, hang on casting chain.
• Runner Box: repair and maintain runner boxes, assist in changeovers.
• Blast Operator/Inspector Stacker/Rework: measure castings, inspect casting, remove splattered iron, operate HP grinder, palletize and tag.
• Fork Truck Operator: drive fork truck, locate product in plant areas, move material and equipment.
• Monitor/log/record process.
• Assist in changeovers.
• Operate industrial-powered equipment.
• Cross-train other employees as required.

Skills

Production schedules interpretation

Overtime readiness

Torque wrench use

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1-2 yrs production experience preferred

Forklift certification eligibility

Tools

Fork Truck (certification)

Job description

Motor Wheel in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Machine Operator for the Spin Line (1st shift). You will perform a variety of tasks to maintain efficient production of parts, following safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to read production instructions and operate and troubleshoot spin line machinery. Essential duties include handling materials, calibrating equipment, and maintaining equipment and work areas.