The Finishing Operator/Crew Lead is responsible for the crew who is responsible for the safe operation of the homogenizing furnaces, cooling chamber, band saw, lathes, and other equipment in the finishing area. The Finishing Operator will receive cast product from upstream production and follow the product routing to produce a finished product to the customers spec while meeting production schedules.
What you'll get:
•As a member of the ELLWOOD team, you can expect:
+ To be treated with dignity and respect
+ Competitive hourly wages
+ 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'll do:
•Ensure the crew is continuing to have: Organization and housekeeping of the finishing and ingot storage areas
•Give instruction and necessary information from control room operator and ensure team understands and follows through on the direction.
•Ensures that the team Loads and unloads homogenization furnaces and cooling chamber in a timely manner and selects appropriate process.
•Operate and supervise those who have the responsibility for homogenization of furnaces and cooling chamber.
•Ensure that individuals 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 and trains others to do this task.
•Supervisors and assists with Loading and unloading of machines with the aid of a forklift or overhead crane, positioning material as required.
•Supervise those who Unload equipment after process and delivers material to next area of operation as required.
•Supervisors and places material cropping and chips in scrap boxes according to alloy.
•Inspects the quality of the material during and after processes to make sure the piece is in spec per customer requirements using approved methods and SOP and train the team members to understand this process.
•Records material dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments and following SOP.
•Reports defective material and faulty equipment to the General Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
•Identifies all material handled by stamping or marking with necessary identification when required as specified and train the team to do the same.
•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, to track products through process.
•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.
What you'll need:
•High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
•Will have prior internal or external experience in supervising others in a manufacturing environment.
•Prefer candidates who have officially or unofficially trained others.
•Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
•Must pass minimal physical test and background screening.
•Candidates must be able to work any shift (will need to specify what the shifts are)
•Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
•Willingness to cross train
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to identify problems, inform others, and assist in the solving of such problems
•Judgment and decision-making abilities to prevent errors, scrap parts, safety hazards, or other poor results pertaining to job duties.
•Ability to read and interpret work documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality instructions, and other related documents.
•Ability to work with others as a team
Licenses or Certifications
•If driving is required to complete the essential functions of this position, a valid driver’s license is required
•Must satisfactorily complete the Ellwood Aluminum Crane and Forklift certification training programs
Safety
•Abides by all policies and procedures established by the Company including plant safety regulations and work rule.
•Promotes a safety culture and ensures compliance with safety policies and rules.
•Safety improvement –Provides for continuous reduction of workplace hazards, risks, employee accidents.
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)
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