Aluminum Finish Operator - Heavy Manufacturing

The Finishing Operator is responsible for operating finishing equipment to prepare aluminum product for shipping to customer. You will learn to safely operate homogenizing furnaces/cooling chamber, to use band saw, lathes, and other equipment in the finishing area.

Requirements

• Organization and housekeeping of the finishing and ingot storage areas
• Receive instruction and necessary information from supervisor and control room operator
• Loads and unloads homogenization furnaces and cooling chamber in a timely manner
• Operate homogenization furnaces and cooling chamber
• Input and monitor information on homogenization furnace and cooling chamber controls
• Sets up and operates saw(s) and lathe(s), selecting proper feeds and speeds
• Loads and unloads machines with the aid of a forklift or overhead crane
• Unload equipment after process and delivers material to next area of operation as required
• Places material cropping and chips in scrap boxes according to alloy
• Inspects the quality of the material during and after processes
• Records material dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments
• Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the General Manager or Maintenance Department
• Identifies all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary identification when required
• Maintains communication about product schedule with the control room operator
• Aid in scheduling workflow through area
• Completes paperwork and inputs information into the computer system
• Performs basic maintenance inspections and care on machines
• Check and maintain all equipment in proper working condition
• Check thermocouples for proper operation and change as required
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
• Abides by all plant safety regulations and work rules
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies, etc. to perform duties

Benefits

• Full benefits
• 401k with a generous match
• Health and Wellness $$$$ incentives