What are the responsibilities and job description for the Desprue/Blast Operator 1st Shift position at American Castings, LLC?
At AMERICAN Castings we specialize in gray and ductile iron castings. We are a member of the AMERICAN family of iron and steel manufacturers that together has a collective total of more than 500 years of manufacturing experience. The family originated with and was founded as AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905.
We have a wide range of customers and serve diverse markets such as agriculture, construction, energy, mining, and waterworks with in-depth expertise in each field. Our proficiency in engineering and metallurgy, rigorous maintenance and reliability practices and being vigilant about continuous improvement and productivity initiatives helps keep our customers with us year after year and enables us to deliver a quality product at a competitive price.
*SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*
Operate a tool (hammer and/or wedge) to remove sprue and excess metal from casting. Use hoist to move castings as needed. Place and remove items on the shaker table and operate shaker table. Independently utilize physical skills job knowledge to successfully setup and operate machines. Use controls to operate blast machines & tumbler. Use compressed air to clean off castings. May use measuring tools or visually check work. Operate mobile equipment as needed. This position may be classified as a lead person which will perform job duties as assigned. Keep work area clean and orderly. Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Report malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Perform other work as instructed by supervisor.
*A complete job description is available in Human Resources*
