Carousel Operator C
Date: Oct 5, 2026
Location: Glendale, AZ, US, 85301
Company: Magellan
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.
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Job Title: Carousel Operator
Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace, Glendale specializes in the manufacturing of precision magnesium and aluminum sand castings. We have an exciting opportunity for a Carousel Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing all types of industrial sand molds using a continuous mixer. You will work closely with patterns, chills, sleeves, and specialized foundry equipment to ensure our high-quality casting standards are consistently met.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Observe all plant safety rules and regulations. Maintain a clean, organized working area compliant with 6S standards. Notify the Supervisor or Manager of any job irregularities, faulty materials, or equipment issues.
- Retrieve, clean, and prepare required pattern boxes. Outfit patterns with appropriate sleeves, chills, risers, frames, text vents, plastic vent hoses, locators, lifting hooks, core arbours, and ram-ups. Spray chills with required chill wash as per specific foundry techniques.
- Operate the continuous mixer or transport sand to place into patterns. Pack the sand carefully by hand and shovel sand into designated sand bins as required.
- Place chills, text vents, and insulating sleeves into predesignated positions of cores. Finish ramming and strike off the box face of the mold cleanly using a straight edge tool.
- Place patterns into position on the roller conveyor to align with the rollover machine. Strip molds from boxes either manually or by operating the mechanical rollover. Strip loose pieces from the molds, inspect them, and perform preliminary cleaning.
- Transport cores to designated storage areas and stack molds appropriately. Move job-related materials safely throughout the plant using a hand cart or forklift.
- Perform minor preventative maintenance to keep equipment clean and in good operational order. Calibrate and record data for SPC charts, and prepare test samples to monitor quality.
Position Requirements
- Ability to perform quality checks and inspections on molds
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Physical dexterity to detail and ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced
- Knowledge in reading and interpreting work instructions
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Good communication skills
Why Magellan?
- Competitive Salary
- Attractive Benefit Package
- Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Free Parking
Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.
If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.
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This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.
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