Casting Associate
Lafayette, IN
Overview
The Cast House Associate is responsible for preparing, assembling, and installing casting materials and equipment. Employees in this department work 12-hour shifts (6:50a-7p, 6:50p-7a). Work shift consists of a two-week schedule rotation, week one three twelve-hour shifts and week two four twelve-hour shifts.
Job Responsibilities
- Reviews and follows all Standard Operating procedures for processes;
- Charges furnace safely and controls the furnace level per standard operating procedures;
- Ensures that all quality objectives are followed and met;
- Safely operates casting equipment daily;
- Reports and reviews any unusual condition with supervisor, quality or manager;
- Maintains department 5S;
- Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions;
- Reports on production results and department measurable during daily meetings;
- Actively works to correct any unsafe conditions;
- Completes Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned;
- Participates in problem-solving activities within teams for improvements;
- Uses lean tools to drive safety, quality and productivity improvement;
- Performs other required tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrate ability to read measuring devices (tape measure),
- Minimum 1-2 years manufacturing experience;
- Prior casting experience preferred;
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, hot and cold;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs;
- Ability to work 12 hours shift, EOWEO schedule.