Metal Casting Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment used in both metal casting and powdered metal processing to produce high-quality products. This role ensures materials meet dimensional, chemical, and quality specifications while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment. Operators work closely with quality control, maintenance, engineering, and production teams to achieve production goals.
Essential Job Duties:
- Operate furnaces, casting equipment, presses, and powder processing machinery according to production orders and specifications.
- Charge furnaces with raw materials, and scrap; blend and prepare metal powders to meet chemical and physical requirements.
- Monitor and adjust process parameters, including temperature, pressure, compaction, and chemical composition, to ensure consistent product quality.
- Pour molten metal into molds, continuous casters or operate presses to compact powdered metals.
- Inspect in-process and finished products for dimensional accuracy, density, surface quality, and conformance to specifications using precision measuring tools.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and operating saws to cut metal.
- Perform routine inspections, crucible changeovers, cleaning, and basic maintenance of furnaces and related equipment.
- Billet assembly including welding
- Record production data, material usage, and inspection results in work orders and/or ERP systems.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or forklifts to safely move raw materials and finished products.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, following all safety and environmental regulations.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Pro-actively cooperate in shop floor fine scheduling of Foundry to optimize throughput.
- Provide Preventive Maintenance to induction furnaces and continuous casters, as well as other supporting equipment in Foundry and corresponding tooling to minimize unplanned downtime due to maintenance or tooling problems.
- Support
ISO 9001
(Quality) and
ISO 14001
(EH&S) Management System Processes.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in foundry operations, powdered metal processing, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to operate, adjust, and maintain industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety procedures.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Physical Requirements/Safety:
- Ability to work in hot, noisy, and physically demanding environments.
- Must be able to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
- Must wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator, heat-resistant clothing, and eye/face protection.
Pay Details:
$22.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
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