Targeting Operator Trainee

Chicago-Magnesium-Casting-Co; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. seeks a skilled machinist or setter to position and balance aluminum/magnesium castings in fixtures, verify dimensions with gauges, and follow detailed work instructions. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include recording production data, inspecting tools and fixtures, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Oral, written, and technical communication skills are essential.
• Basic math, reading blueprints, and ability to interpret shop drawings.
• Time management and organized workstation practices are required.
• Computer skills are beneficial for production records and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Track and record labor time and production quantities into the system.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment.
• Inspect castings and fixtures for conformance before operations.
• Mount and balance castings in fixtures and check plates as specified.
• Inspect gages and tools for wear and report out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Follow job specifications and work instructions to meet quality targets.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Technical communication

Blueprint reading

Math basics

Time management

Organization

Computer skills

Job description

Description

Basic Function

Place aluminum and magnesium castings in an inspected and approved target fixture. Balance the casting until it falls within the flush pins and scribed template tolerances. Lock casting in place, drill holes as specified in the work instruction. Remove casting from the fixture and dimensionally inspect as specified in the work instruction.

Physical Requirements

Lift casting into and out of fixture. Lift target gun.

Maximum Lift Weight 50 #

Maximum Push/Pull Weight 150 #

% Of Time Sitting 0%

% Of Time Standing 100%

Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No

Responsibilities

1. Track and record labor time and production quantities accurately into JobBOSS and onto production travelers.
2. Wear all required personal protective safety equipment.
3. Use and maintain all safety equipment and devices in the work center.
4. Inspect castings and routing prior to performing the target operation. Reject nonconforming parts and instructions.
5. Understand and meet job specifications, production standards and work instructions.
6. 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.
7. Mount and balance castings in target fixtures and check plates as specified.
8. Target castings as specified.
9. 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.
10. Check and record dimensions as specified. Reject castings that do not meet dimension specifications.
11. Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
12. Handle all tools and equipment with care.
13. Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management.
14. 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.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

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

Experience

Prior machine shop work related experience a plus.