Foundry Machine Operator

• 1st and 2nd shift Alcast Company Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $20
• $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Machine operation Coating High school diploma or GED Materials handling Hand tools Full Job Description 1st shift
• 5a-5p Mon
• Fri 2nd shift
• 5p-5a Mon
• Fri Foundry Machine Operators are responsible for operating hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Description:

Set up, operate, or tend metal, casting. Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms. Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications. Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary. Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary. Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.

Environment:

Duties are often performed in a high-heat environment. Outside temperatures can compound the already high heat environment which can result in heavy perspiration and need for frequent hydration. The manufacturing environment has higher levels of air particulate matter than outdoor or office settings. Proper PPE (such as safety glasses) should be always worn. All materials on the shop floor should always be considered either hot or sharp or both, proper PPE (such as gloves and sleeves) should be worn while handling materials. Equipment operation creates sustained, high decibel noise. Proper PPE (such as hearing protection) should always be worn. Duties often require long periods of standing and the ability to lift materials repetitively. Experience And Education High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Pay:

$20.00

• $23.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How did you hear about Alcast?

Work Location:

In person