Caster

LOCATION: Aurora, IN

DEPARTMENT : Foundry
JOB TITLE : Caster
REPORTS TO : Foundry Foreman
TYPE OF POSITION : Full-Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will pour and regulate the flow of molten metal through the entire process in order to produce finished casting that meet set expectations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis
• Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce casting, using ladles.
• Read temperature gauges and observe color changes; then adjust furnace flames or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
• Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
• Metal band saw excess metal from castings per specifications
• Operation Monitoring
• Critical Thinking

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: MS Office applications, ERP, Office 365 and excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Walking, Standing, sitting, listening and talking on a wide variety and continual basis. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  Movement generally throughout the manufacturing areas required. Ability to travel to both locations on a regular basis. Able to withstand a hot environment.

HOURS: We are currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift. Starts times for these shifts are 3:00 pm ($0.75 shift differential) and 6:45 pm ($1.50 shift differential). You will be scheduled to work 4-10 hour days (Mon-Thurs) unless overtime is required.

SALARY: Starting pay is $14.00 per hour plus the applicable shift differential.