Machine Operator - Casting - 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Casting Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring essential machines in the department to produce Urethane Cast Slab Stock.

Responsibilities

• Loads drums of materials in ovens and on rotators, prepares reinforcement fabric, colors, and other components for production use.
• Operates mixing pots to produce a variety of different type mixes according to run specifications.
• Sets up urethane application system and sets press operational conditions according to run specifications.
• Operates casting machine while making various adjustments to meet quality and production criteria; uses micrometers and/or other gauges to establish and maintain quality requirements during the entire product run.
• Cuts test samples for QA as required; sews on reinforcement rolls and maintains Teflon release belts as needed.
• Operates and maintains flash trimming and automatic take-up reel equipment during the production run.
• Unloads completed cast rolls and post cures same according to run specifications; moves finished goods to storage area; transports incoming raw materials from shipping dock and maintains Casting raw materials storage area.
• Cleans machine, posts, and pumps of excess urethane at the end of the production run or as otherwise required.
• Records processing information on Work Orders as required; disposes of processing scrap and records scrap information as required.
• Keeps up to date on all ISO Work Instructions and signs off on same in a timely manner.
• Makes accurate and timely entries on the JD Edwards shop floor control system.
• Reports quality and processing problems to supervisor.
• Follows written procedures and maintains a clean work area by completing the daily cleanup checklist.
• Supports Continuous Improvement and the Lean Initiative.
• Supports the department by performing other tasks of equal to or lesser job grades as required; works in other departments as needed.
• Maintains and promotes Fenner Drives Values and Behaviors at all times.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Learns and follows EHS policies, rules, and work instructions.
• Attends required EHS training.
• Wears the required PPE at all times.
• Takes personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
• Reports incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and other hazards in the workplace.
• Stops work when imminent danger is present.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keeps equipment in proper working condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 2pm - 10pm