General Operator
Waukesha, WI 53189
10/21/2024
Position Description
We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services.
We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of
our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a
bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we
will welcome your application.
Position Location: 1511 Pearl St, Waukesha, WI 53189
Position Hours: FULLTIME 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Or
2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
17% shift premium for 2nd
Or
3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Monday - Friday)
13% shift premium included for 3rd
Position Wage: Starting at $20 per hour (plus based on experience)
Company Benefits:
- Competitive pay with additional off-shift premiums
- Health and dental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer matched 401(k)
- Educational reimbursement
- On-site health care, health coaching, psychiatric care, chiropractor, massage, & acupuncture services
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid Vacation (begins accruing from day 1)
Job Description:
The general operator's role is to have a working knowledge of how to safely operate the
blasting/load make-up cell, the aluminum furnaces, and the atmospheric furnaces.
Responsibilities will include working in several different production areas when needed and
being adaptable to fulfill the needs of fellow team members. Properly inspecting, programing &
monitoring furnaces will be the focus for this role. Promptly reporting any concerns to the shift
foreman will be crucial.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Blasting/Load make-up
- Be knowledgeable in & enforce racking & loading procedures, tagging procedure, & lot control procedures
- Safe & efficient operations of all production equipment
- Prioritize processing based on schedule
- Perform inspection using correct methods
- Document & report any maintenance issues to shift foreman
- Monitor & program all furnaces to process correct parameters
- Must complete all phases of Blaster & Load Set Up Operator
- Walk through the shop once an hour to inspect each furnace for accuracy & ensure their cell is running efficiently
- Understand the processing of all material within production areas
- Ensure plant organization and cleanliness
Aluminum Operation
- Safe and efficient operation of aluminum furnaces
- Prioritize processing based on production schedule
- Perform inspection using the correct methods
- Package parts safely for shipment to prevent damage
- Report any maintenance issues to shift foreman
- Perform periodic maintenance such as draining & refilling the quench tank
- Monitor & program all furnaces to process correct parameters
- Understand the processing of all material within production areas
• Ensure plant organization & cleanliness
Allcase Cell Operation
- Operator will be responsible for the following set up & monitoring
o Over-temperature controller
o Chart recorders
o Furnace thermo-couples
o Proper gas flows including the following:
▪ Natural gas
▪ Endothermic gas
▪ Nitrogen gas
▪ Ammonia gas
- Oil temperature monitoring – cooling / heating / levels
- Agitation monitoring
- Proper loading & racking of parts to minimize distortion
- Understand tempering guidelines based off actual AQ hardness readings
- Learn start up, loading & shut down procedures for each piece of equipment in cell
- Operator will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the generator including but not limited to the following:
o Daily monitoring of retort temperature & dewpoint
- Determine proper inspection location for AQ testing per
o ASTM E-10 Brinell hardness testing
o ASTM A 956 Leeb hardness testing
- Understand Tagging & Transfer Procedure
- Safe & efficient operations of all production equipment
- Prioritize processing based on production schedule
- Perform inspection using the correct methods
- Document & report any maintenance issues to shift foreman
- Ensure plant organization & cleanliness
All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test & background check.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Acquire/maintain forklift certification
Hard Skills:
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math knowledge
- Proficient physical shape- able to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly
- English reading proficiency
- Safety-focused mindset
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management
- Attention to detail
- Organized
- Adaptability
- Self-motivated
- Able to work collaboratively with others
- Willingness to learn & take direction
Type: Full-time