Targeting Operator Trainee

CHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING COCHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING COBlue Island, Illinois, United States
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Posted

8/27/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$20 - $25/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Targeting Operator Trainee is responsible for mounting, balancing, and drilling aluminum and magnesium castings according to work instructions. They must also perform dimensional inspections, record production data, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Requirements overview

Candidates should possess basic shop, math, and blueprint reading skills along with effective communication abilities. Prior machine shop experience is considered a plus for this role.

Key skills

Machine shop operationsBlueprint readingMath skillsTechnical communicationTime managementOrganizationQuality inspectionTool maintenanceSafety complianceComputer skills

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About CHICAGO MAGNESIUM CASTING CO

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Employees

76

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Chicago Magnesium is focused on exceeding customer expectations through on-time delivery and quality. The parts produced are highly complex with 0 to 80 internal cores. These characteristics have led Chicago Magnesium to be an industry leader in complex aluminum and magnesium sand casting.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesEngineering

Description

Description Basic Function: Place aluminum and magnesium castings in an inspected and approved target fixture. Balance the casting until it falls within the flush pins and scribed template tolerances. Lock casting in place, drill holes as specified in the work instruction. Remove casting from the fixture and dimensionally inspect as specified in the work instruction. Physical Requirements: Lift casting into and out of fixture. Lift target gun. Maximum Lift Weight 50 # Maximum Push/Pull Weight 150 # % Of Time Sitting 0% % Of Time Standing 100% Exposed to Severe Weather Conditions: No Responsibilities: Track and record labor time and production quantities accurately into JobBOSS and onto production travelers. Wear all required personal protective safety equipment. Use and maintain all safety equipment and devices in the work center. Inspect castings and routing prior to performing the target operation. Reject nonconforming parts and instructions. Understand and meet job specifications, production standards and work instructions. Inspect fixtures, drills, bushings and nose pieces for wear. Report out of tolerance conditions to supervisor or Senior Trainer. Discontinue use of out of tolerance tools. Mount and balance castings in target fixtures and check plates as specified. Target castings as specified. Inspect height gages, verniers, and pin gages for wear. Report out of tolerance conditions to supervisor or Senior Trainer. Discontinue use of out of tolerance tools. Check and record dimensions as specified. Reject castings that do not meet dimension specifications. Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times. Handle all tools and equipment with care. Report any problems or discrepancies to immediate management. Understand customer requirements, our companies internal scrap challenges, rework, customer returns, the impact they have on your job and demonstrate ability to deliver quality & efficient workmanship. Perform other related duties as assigned. Benefit information available on company website. Chicago Magnesium Casting and Midwest Aerospace Casting, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Requirements Skills: Oral, written, and technical communication. Basic shop, math, and ability to read blueprints. Time management. Organization. Computer skills beneficial. Experience: Prior machine shop work related experience a plus.

Requirements

  • Machine shop operations
  • Blueprint reading
  • Math skills
  • Technical communication
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Quality inspection
  • Tool maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Computer skills

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