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JOB TITLE: Pouring Operator/Furnace
SUMMARY: Pour hot metal into molds and monitors, clean and fill furnaces to melt metal prior to casting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Load aluminum ingot and gating into furnace by hand.
2. Operate furnace controls to maintain specified temperature.
3. Observe color and consistency of metal to maintain quality.
4. Observe color of instruments and tools to maintain safety.
5. As applicable, add flux to molten metal inside furnace to bring impurities to the surface while forming a layer of film, which is subsequently skimmed off.
6. Monitor level of gas inside furnace. Take samples and check against standard on process sheets and gas level charts. May operate degasser to remove gas from furnace.
7. Manipulate foot levers or hand valve to open and close furnace lid. Dip ladle into furnace for transportation to molds.
8. Transports ladle to pouring station and pours appropriate amount of metal into molds according to process sheets and height of mold.
9. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
10. Perform Furnace Tender duties as required.
11. Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.

We are looking for full time positions on 1st shift.

Current Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 10 hours

Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for overtime based off production requirements – currently working Fridays and a couple Saturdays a month

1st shift – 4:30am to 2:30pm

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Read process sheets in order to process castings according to customer’s required dimensions and tolerances.
2. Operate shot blasting and high speed impact/vibratory equipment to clean and remove core materials from the casting as required and as directed.
3. Safely operate power fork truck to move materials as needed (requires formal in-house training).
4. Maintain cleanliness of work area.
5. Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Run daily CMM inspections. Make adjustments as necessary.
2. Perform first piece inspections from the CNC Dept.
3. Perform tensile testing.
4. Perform spectrometer testing.
5. Do Romer scans & overlays.
6. Perform x-ray inspections.
7. Layout parts for PPAP.
8. Participate in GR&R studies.
9. Do capability studies.
10. Assist in maintaining calibration system.
11. Become a backup for sand lab testing.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up and prove out CNC and conventional machining centers for production runs.
• Interpret process instructions, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Set up, align, and verify production fixtures, vises, chucks, and work-holding devices for aluminum castings.
• Locate part datums and establish work offsets (machine zero and work zero).
• Set and verify tool lengths and tool diameter offsets.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs as required for setup, prove-out, and optimization.
• Understand CNC programming fundamentals including coordinate systems, offsets, cutter compensation, feeds, and speeds.
• Perform first-article inspections and make offset or tooling adjustments as required.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface finish.
• Document measurements, checks, and process changes per quality requirements.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, and pin gages.
• Troubleshoot setup, tooling, fixture, and process issues to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supervision on process improvements.
• Assist in training and supporting machine operators during production.
• Perform routine machine and fixture inspections and maintain an organized work area.
• Safely move materials, castings, and tooling using forklifts, cranes, or carts (training provided).
• Follow all safety policies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Education, Experience, and Attributes:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Machining or technical certificate preferred.
• 2–5 years of CNC machining and setup experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining setup procedures.
• Experience setting up fixtures and work-holding for aluminum castings.
• Ability to find and set part zero using indicators, probes, edge finders, or manual methods.
• Knowledge of tool setting procedures and tool offset management.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming (G-code) related to setup and prove-out.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
• Proficiency in shop math, tolerances, and basic SPC concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Support, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with all applicable certifications and standards.
2. Maintain existing accreditations and support implementation of new certifications as required.
3. Lead and support internal, external, and third-party audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective closure of findings.
4. Maintain and control quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records.
5. Lead process improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving process capability, and eliminating waste.
6. Apply quality tools including root cause analysis, SPC, MSA, and capability studies to drive measurable improvements.
7. Develop, implement, and sustain control plans and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
8. Work closely with production to resolve day-to-day internal quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
9. Investigate scrap, rework, and non-conforming product; lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
10. Support casting process improvements related to materials, methods, and product consistency.
11. Own and drive supplier quality performance, including supplier evaluations, corrective actions, development activities, and ongoing performance monitoring.
12. Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive long-term improvements in quality and delivery performance.
13. Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and proactively drive improvements.
14. Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure quality requirements are met and risks are mitigated.
15. Act as a primary internal quality leader, independently managing priorities, driving initiatives, and ensuring accountability across departments.
16. Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Leadership to improve processes, systems, and product outcomes.
17. Serve as a secondary point of contact for customer quality matters as needed, supporting issue resolution and technical discussions.
18. Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for all quality system audits

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Technical school training in quality and/or related courses.
3. Experience in Quality required, including experience with ISO 9000 and IATF 16949.
4. Experience in programming CMM (PC-DMIS) preferred.
5. Experience in Romer Arm inspecting preferred.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Must have, or be able to gain, competency on various computer applications, including MS Office, PC-DMIS (CMM), Geomagic & Polyworks (Romer), Spectro software, Tensile tester software.
2. Must have, or be able to fain, competency in operating metallurgical testing equipment (spectrometer, tensile tester, etc.).

1. Must be willing to learn and/or be trained on the following:
   1. Blueprint reading.
   2. Gage operation and maintenance.
   3. Casting design and processes.

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Must contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.
2. Reads process sheets to process castings to customers required dimensions and tolerances.
3. Safely operate/utilize high speed band saws, belt grinders, trim presses and testing equipment to process parts to specifications detailed on operations sheet.
4. Checks oil on band saw machine daily and informs supervisor if oil needs to be changed.
5. Checks saw blade and abrasive belts daily and change as needed using new or sharpened blades.
6. Verifies conformance to specifications while performing the air grinding/ salvage operations.
7. Safely operate conveyor system and shot blast equipment.
8. Inspect and pack castings/products per customer requirements.
9. Other duties as assigned
10. Maintains cleanliness of work area.

We are looking for full time positions on 2nd shift.

Current Work Schedule:

Monday – Thursday, 10 hours, 2:30pm – 12:30am

Fridays and Saturdays are reserved for overtime based off production requirements – currently working Fridays and a couple Saturdays a month

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Strong Attention to details

Pre-employment physical and drug screening required.

Paid Weekly!

Bremer Manufacturing offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match.

To Join Our Team:  email resume to:  hr@bremermfg.com