What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aluminum Casting Operator position at Ellwood Aluminum?
ELLWOOD Aluminum is focused on supplying some of the largest and longest aluminum billets and slabs in the industry. With dedicated melting and holding furnaces, a casting pit capable of casting product to a length of 360 inches, and two 40-ton cranes, ELLWOOD Aluminum is primed for producing the largest aluminum billets and slabs in North America.
An Aluminum Casting Operator position is available with ELLWOOD Aluminum and to join our team. In this role, the Casting Operator will perform tasks related to the casting of aluminum such as preparing the casting area for production, beginning and maintaining the cast, collecting samples, and aiding other departments as needed.
As a member of the ELLWOOD team, you can expect:
- To be treated with dignity and respect
- Competitive hourly wages starting between $17.50 to $23.00/ per hour, based on experience
- $2.00/hour shift differential
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans at affordable rates
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Eligible for Paid Time off after 90 days of employment, based off of hire date
- Company paid training to enhance you career
- Company-paid benefits such as Life, AD&D, and disability programs
What you will do:
- Complete pre-cast setup to the requirements of the casting operation
- Inspect casting setup for correctness and to ensure successful cast
- Collect metal samples during casting and delivers them for quality testing
- Remove, replace and setup drain pans for continuous operation
- Operate remote control crane as required
- Perform minor repairs and cleaning of hardware
- Service troughing, molds and additional equipment as necessary
- Complete reports and logs as necessary
- Notify Control Room Operator and or General Manager of any shortages in consumables
- Notify Control Room Operator and or General Manager of any potential concerns or issues in production
What you will need:
- High School diploma or GED
- The ability to work 12-hour shifts
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Be able to bend and stand for extended periods of time, and withstand exposure to heat and cold
- Able to climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines and in close quarters
- Willing to be part of a winning team and able to work all shifts, flexible hours and mandatory overtime.
- Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required. We can train.
Ellwood Aluminum Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All employment decisions at EA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, ethnicity, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, because of an individual’s engaging in protected activities or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CRF 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $18 - $23
