About this role
Job title: Casting Straightener
About the Role
Mission: To straighten metal castings to meet dimensional tolerances and customer specifications. Straightens both large and small parts. This role involves mechanically correcting non-conforming dimensions and collaborating with Dimensional Inspectors and Engineering to resolve issues.
What You'll Do
- Measure and inspect castings to verify tolerances and identify discrepant tolerances; check tech cards and CMM dimensional reports; may pre-straighten casting prior to dimensional check.
- Determine the most effective method of making straightening repairs to castings.
- Straighten castings using manual tools, profile templates and power presses; preheat castings before placing in press; round parts with power or manual tools.
- Straighten castings using the hot straightening process; fixtures parts for heat treat.
- Create custom press blocks and tools as needed.
- Work closely with Dimensional Inspectors and Engineering personnel to resolve dimensional problems.
- Casting Acceptance: Perform in-process dimensional checks; perform final dimensional checks using inspection fixtures, templates, gauges, micrometers, calipers and other measuring devices; visually inspect castings for discontinuity.
- Complete logs, process router forms, and records.
- Safety: adhere to plant and department safety rules; safely operate all equipment and tools; identify and report safety problems.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
What We're Looking For
- Casting straightening skills or closely related metal straightening/fabricating skills, or an equivalent amount of classroom training and work experience.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow specifications on Tech Cards, blueprints, and drawings.
- Ability to read dimensional tools.
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing fifty to eighty pounds and occasionally up to one hundred pounds.
- Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.