DC Casting Operator

TST MASTER•Fontana, CA

3d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for casting molten metal products from secondary aluminum in different shapes, alloys and sizes (billet and slab ingot) according to production standards by operating different systems of a casting production area.

Requirements

Must be able to perform each duty according to minimum standards of production, quality and safety as specified by standard operating procedure.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Wide variety of routine tasks that involve some choice of action within limits.

Responsibilities

Reviews casting parameters and prepares tooling and other equipment for production according to specifications
Inspects casting tooling and equipment reports and discrepancies
Prepares runners, troughs, and surge boxes, and makes sure equipment such as tools and filters are in good condition and properly coated
Ensures that he and the casting crew is attired with the appropriate protective personal equipment before starting the cast
Sets up casting-tooling such as water tables, molds and stools according to work instructions
Ensures hand tools are available properly coated, pre heated and serviceable prior to the start of each cast
Sets casting equipment with established parameters prior and during the casting process
Directs casting helpers to help maintain correct casting parameters of production during the casting process
Helps correct poor performance and improve casting processes through participation in group discussions or with individual ideas or suggestions
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the casting area including equipment, tooling, and fixtures before and after each cast according to work instructions
Checks water quality and level in casting pit.
Checks level and quantity of metal in furnace and controls panels to obtain adequate furnace and flux unit temperature prior to casting
Checks condition of furnace tap outs, to avoid metal leaks and takes action to correct problems or malfunctions and makes sure temperature is correct.
Check flux units for proper operation, and that they are covered to prevent dross floating.
Taps furnace to allow flow of metal, controls flow rate and corrects discrepancies as necessary.
Monitors flow of water into molds.
Monitors lubrication system and elevator speed.
Obtains metal samples at proper intervals of casting process.
Checks condition of overhead crane and make sure lifting equipment is in good condition.
Installs and remove casting tables using overhead crane
Inspects and removes product from casting pit using overhead crane
Maintains good housekeeping by properly storing material, equipment and tools at the end of the shift.
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.