Casting/ Melting Operator at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products – Bowling Green, Kentucky

Job Title: Casting & Melting Operator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Casting
Reports to: Supervisor
Position: Nights
Position Summary:
The Casting/Melting Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality, and reporting any changes in conditions they can’t control.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters.
• Ensure quality is maintained
• Fill out required production documents
• Material handling
• Assist with tear down and rebuilding of equipment requiring manual labor
• Maintain clean/organized work area
• Performs other duties as required

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly.

Education & Experience:

• High school degree or GED equivalence.
• Experience in molten metal manufacturing preferred
• Crane and forklift experience preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Requires constant physical activity throughout shift such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible work schedule as needed with adequate notification.
• Always maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment