Casting A Level

Description Learn to operate one/two casting machines.

• Learn to fill out daily production report and learn to recognize the various cosmetic defects.
• Learn the required quality acceptance criteria for cast components.
• Learn the proper installation and operating procedures for air and water lines. Learn the proper methods for installing filter screens.
• Inform lead person or foreman on any problems with the machines, molds or cosmetic defects.
• Learn to recognize bad spruce bushing and spreaders and report to the lead person or foreman.
• Date stamp cast only visually acceptable component parts.
• Learn how to keep accurate production count.
• When not learning to operate casting machines, assist in ice-blasting molds, changing molds, clean area or other duties as instructed by lead person or foreman.
• Do not leave casting machine alone.
• Wear the appropriate safety equipment at all times, attend scheduled safety meetings and conduct one’s self in a manner respectful to others, equipment, and tools.
• Perform other jobs as assigned.
• Has the responsibility and authority for controlling quality as delegated by management.
• Have tools ready for TA at end of shift
• Communicate with incoming operator when they show up to relieve you
• Have paperwork filled out completely (in casting office)
• Turn in paperwork to TA and wait for TA to check (if any corrections need to be made then operator will correct them at this time)
• Once paperwork is ok’d by TA’s (signed off) operator is free to leave Requirements EDUCATION LEVEL : High School Diploma/GED equivalent. Employee must be able to run one or two casting machines. SKILLS TECHNIQUES (KNOW-HOW): Technical know-how:
• Understand casting process
• Follow documentation processes
• Notify management when process is not being followed BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Behavioral know-how:
• Work in a fast pace environment
• Capable of lifting up to 50lbs repetitive motion
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Flexible on overtime
• Ability to be a team player