Casting Operator

Job Title: Casting OperatorJob DescriptionAs a Casting Operator, you will be responsible for the organization and housekeeping of the casting area, including cleaning and basic maintenance of related equipment. You will complete pre-cast setups according to the requirements of the casting operation and inspect casting setups for correctness to ensure successful casts. Your duties will include collecting metal samples during casting for quality testing, removing, replacing, and setting up drain pans for continuous operation, and operating a remote control crane as required. You will also perform minor repairs and cleaning of tooling, service troughing, molds, and additional equipment as necessary pre and post cast. Monitoring the cast for any defects and notifying the supervisor if necessary is crucial. Completing reports and logs, and notifying the Control Room Operator of any shortages in consumables or potential production concerns, are also part of your responsibilities.Hard Skills

Pre-cast setup

Inspection of casting setup

Metal sampling

Remote control crane operation

Minor repairs and cleaning of tooling

Servicing of troughing and molds

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Work EnvironmentThe aluminum side of the facility is much cleaner as all ovens and forges are covered throughout the process. The dirtiest part of the environment is where the scrap aluminum is located. However, this remains a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.