Casting Operator

SUMMARY Sets up and operates casting machine to cast aluminum wheels by performing the following duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Regular attendance and presence at work as scheduled. Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend Communication skills – ability to read, write (clearly), and communicate Safety – Understand and promote safety requirements to job and Enkei overall safety policies Inspection – Ability to visually locate defects on product Quality – Aptitude for associated work instructions, documents and related systems Productivity – Physically capable of completing daily job assignments (include lifting as much as 90lbs, hot environment, bending, squatting, traversing up and down stairs, ladders, etc.,) at the required pace to meet production targets. Assist in mold removal/installation as needed. Assist in preventative maintenance cleaning Competent in making necessary equipment adjustments as required (casting machine, saws, mold conditions (blast, die coat, preheat, etc.). Robot knowledge may be trained and required on certain machines. Attentive to noise changes, visual management of surroundings (monitors, temperature gages, mold movement, equipment movement, abnormal system changes (i.e. pouring, leaks), product changes (flashing, texture, positives or negatives, etc.) to assure quality standard is maintained). Blows metal fragments from mold surfaces and lubricate mold cavity as required. Ability to tell time on any type of clock Able to use basic tools screw driver, wrench, hammer, chipper, die coat gun, air duster, air tools (grinder, sander, chisel). EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or high school certificate of completion; three to six months related experience and training preferred; possible to learn the equipment and process through three to six months on the job training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is the work environment is usually very loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr ENKEI America Inc.