Department:     Casting

Job Title:            Entry Level- Operator

Reports To:       Department Manager with direction from Team Leader

Shift/Hours:     3rd Shift Position (7:00 PM- 7:00 AM) 12-hour shift/3-days on 3-days off

Starting Pay:     $19.82 per hour, with the ability to earn more

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Casting Trainee to join our team. As a Casting Trainee, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our casting process, ensuring the highest quality products are produced. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be critical in this role.

This position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions carefully. You will also be responsible for adhering to safety regulations while working in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy manual labor, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a part of our growing team. 

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Operate casting equipment and machinery to produce high quality products according to specifications.

• Monitor and control the casting process to ensure optimal production output and minimize downtime.

• Conduct regular inspections of casting equipment and machinery, identifying and resolving any issues or malfunctions.

• Adjust and calibrate equipment settings to achieve desired product specifications.

• Collaborate with the production team to plan and prioritize casting schedules.

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on casting equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.

• Maintain accurate records of production output, equipment maintenance, and any quality issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds occasionally.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in a similar role within the casting industry is highly preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality products.

• Ability to lift heavy objects and operate machinery in a safe manner.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Good communication skills and ability to effectively follow instructions.

• Must pass company background check and drug screen.

CRITICAL INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES:

The Ideal Candidate will consistently demonstrate the following behaviors.

• Trust, Respect, Integrity -- lives by and demonstrates these core values. Knows how to build an environment of trust among employees, peers, customers, etc.

• Initiative -- Creates and seizes opportunities to win, even when faced with ambiguity. True passion for results

• Judgment -- demonstrated history of showing sound judgment decisions.

• Team Focus -- catalyst for success of the whole team, not just one’s own goals. Knows and has demonstrated how to make this happen.

• Emotional Intelligence -- is aware of their strengths, weaknesses and blind spots and fully understands the impact that their behavior has on the behavior of others around them.

• Business Intelligence -- Stays current. Understands how what happens in the world affects us, marketplace, and our competition

• Tenacious Advocacy -- Systematically seeks information on the organizations and customer’s wants and needs and advocates for preferred outcomes.

What You’ll Love About Us: 

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY

• We’re People Leaders

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Vacation

  • Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K

  • Tuition Reimbursement