Careers

TITLE:  V-Process Casting Grinder                             
REPORTS TO:  Grinding Supervisor
STATUS:          Hourly Non-Exempt – Full-Time
PAY RANGE:    $18.00 – $22.99

SUMMARY
To efficiently utilize the proper casting finishing practices and techniques which satisfy the customer and/or subsequent process operations.  Involves grinding castings of advanced complexity.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Straightening castings and finish grinding casting to customer specifications.
• Sort castings into batches to be sequenced through the department.
• Work as part of a team towards producing Quality parts to production standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper safe working condition.
• Perform minor maintenance on grinders – cleaning, replacing discs, belts, etc.
• Learn to use various hand tools.
• Learn to read technical documents.
• Learn to use various measuring instruments.
• Work to posted standards and instructions.
• Straighten, gauge and patch when necessary to meet specifications.
• Inspect parts to posted instructions.
• Learn gross casting defects and be able to identify them, informing the lead person or supervisor immediately.
• Follow all health and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Ability to follow instructions
• Legible handwriting
• Keep a neat and clean work area.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
This position requires constant standing for 8 – 12 hours, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. constantly.

Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety, safety shoes, face mask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

TITLE:              V-Process Casting Molder
REPORTS TO:  Molding Supervisor
STATUS:          Hourly Non-Exempt – Full-Time
PAY RANGE:    $18.00 – $21.78

SUMMARY
To ensure smooth, continual, efficient production of quality molds and meet delivery requirements.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work as part of the molding team to produce quality molds to production standards.
• Completely perform proper molding techniques according to AS9100 work instructions.
• Inspect molds and ensure acceptability.
• Develop and recommend changes to enhance quality and production.
• Be aware of and report discrepancies in the molding process to supervisor.
• Record production and downtime accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform work in a safe manner, keeping the area neat and clean and following all health and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Ability to follow instructions
• Requires high degree of initiative
• Ability to make practical, independent decisions regarding foundry molding practices
• Legible handwriting
• Keep a neat and clean work area.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
This position requires constant standing for 8 – 12 hours per day in a hot and dusty environment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. constantly.

Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety, safety shoes, face mask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

TITLE:              V-Process Casting Mold Melt & Pour
REPORTS TO:  Molding Supervisor
STATUS:          Hourly Non-Exempt – Full-Time
PAY RANGE:    $20.00 – $24.20

SUMMARY
Melt and pour various grades of aluminum alloy to meet established AS9100 quality standards and production requirements.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Maintain daily Melting routine
• Follow supervisor’s or utility person’s instructions and operation sheets as appropriate for all codes
• Charge furnaces with correct metal (ingot & scrap, filter blocks)
• Monitor temperature and level of metal in the furnace and make corrections when required
• Run appropriate tests on metal and record results
• Maintain melt department production log sheet
• Follow established pouring practices
• Establish and maintain required recordkeeping
• Maintain Furnace and equipment
• Keep areas and tools clean

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Ability to understand and carry out AS9100 work instructions for melting and pouring
• High degree of physical strength, stamina, and dexterity

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
This position requires constant standing for 8 – 12 hours per day in a hot and dusty environment. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. constantly.

Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety, safety shoes, face mask and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

TITLE:                 Automation Engineer
REPORTS TO:     Plant Manager
STATUS:             Exempt Full-Time
PAY RANGE:       $60,000 – $70,000 per year

SUMMARY
The Automation Engineer is responsible for automation and robotic engineering.  The expectation is for world-class maintenance and development of the automation/robotics and associated systems, as well as continuous improvement projects to deliver state-of-the-art technologies to the vacuum casting process.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Create and oversee all automation improvement projects.
• Provide hands-on and technical support to the maintenance and production staff. 
• All aspects of automation project management. 
• Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.
• Performs other related responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in robotics engineering, robotic system configuration and programming, with related work or experience in one or more of the following:

• Experience in mechanical design – structural, pneumatic, hydraulic.
• Experience with electrical components (servos, drives, PLC’s, controls, HMI, etc.) for use in automation and troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial robotics, preferably ABB.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technician, or related field

REQUIRED SKILLS
Must be proficient in MS Office specifically Excel.
Strong background in CAD, Inventor Modeling, with ability to read and interpret drawings.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with others and be able to work independently.
Must be able to multitask and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
Maintenance background and experience a plus.
Ability to turn concept into detail for fabrication.
Familiarity with aluminum castings concepts, practices and procedures a plus.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
This position requires extended periods of working in the foundry as maintenance operation and support. Sitting and viewing computer monitor, as well as lifting pushing and pulling of material as necessary.

Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety and safety shoes are required.

TITLE:              Maintenance “A”  
REPORTS TO:  Maintenance Manager
STATUS:          Hourly Non-Exempt – Full-Time
PAY RANGE:    $26.00 – $31.46

SUMMARY
To install, maintain/repair and document work required in the upkeep of all equipment belonging to TPi; to be aware of and complete any building and grounds maintenance required; all in a safe and efficient manner.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Troubleshoot, evaluate and perform/advise solutions to everyday mechanical and electrical problems of a routine nature
• Help/instruct others with mechanical and electrical repairs as needed or directed
• Install or assist in the instillation of equipment
• Lay out new work
• Perform/oversee daily preventative maintenance as required
• Establish and maintain safe working areas and procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Look for and report problem areas to the supervisor
• Minimum toolbox requirements exist in this classification
• Preform work in a safe manner
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Ability to interpret technical documents, read drawings and schematics
• Demonstrates knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Demonstrated math and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to adapt to various working environments
• Proper sense of confidentiality of company records and data

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
This position requires constant standing for 8 – 12 hours, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. constantly.

The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety, safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

TITLE:              Grinding/Cleaning Supervisor    
REPORTS TO:  Plant Manager
STATUS:          Salary Exempt – Full-Time
PAY RANGE:    $55,000 – $65,000 per year

SUMMARY:
The Grinding/Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and directing all cleaning, blast and heat treat operations. As well as ensuring the team is complying with all safety policies and procedures.

BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS:
All positions within TPi Arcade require employees to demonstrate excellence through TPi’s core values of Reliability, Safety, Integrity and Respect.  Additionally, employee’s behaviors must align with Ligon’s Business Ethics Policy, and strive to attain our Perfect Day Philosophy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• A safe working environment, manufacturing costs, casting quality, quantity of production, methods of production.
• The effective use of production hours, manpower skill, machines, equipment, and facilities.
• Participate in planning production schedules, staffing requirements and manufacturing controls as related to manufacturing operations.
• Expedite scheduled production, investigate delays and initiate corrective action to assure economical production through safe and efficient procedures.
• Coordinate programs as related to operations (example: manufacturing, methods, cost reduction, preventive and regular maintenance, safety, training, housekeeping, scrap reduction, productivity, continual improvement).
• Administer company rules, regulations and policies governing employment.
• Control and maintain the raw materials and cleaning supplies.
• Maintain and upgrade current process control programs.
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of procedures as required to sustain ISO/AS9100 certification.
• Promote and enforce the Ligon Perfect Day.
• Performs other related responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Plant Manager.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5-7 years of supervisor experience

Required Skills:

• Must be proficient in MS Office, specifically Access and Excel.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others at all levels.
• Ability to hold confidential information in strict confidence.
• Must be able to multitask and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret various technical documents.
• Ability to use knowledge, experience, and education as needed for employee training.
• Familiarity with aluminum castings concepts, practices and procedures a plus.

SCHEDULE

• Night shift
• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands
Working on the foundry floor for extended periods of time. Sitting and viewing computer monitor, as well as lifting pushing and pulling of material as necessary.

Working Conditions
The employee will be exposed to an environment where hearing, eye safety, safety shoes and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required