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Form of workAre you ready to start a rewarding career?
We are looking for employees who are unafraid to get dirty and learn a trade.
Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people
who can think on their feet and solve complex problems.
Are you up to the task?
Our history dates back to 1905, when we began producing iron castings in Elyria, Ohio, for machines, tools, gas engines, and other industries. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products.
2nd SHIFT / MONDAY- FRIDAY / START BETWEEN 2:00-4:00 PM / 10-HOUR SHIFTS / SOME SATURDAYS
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
- Competitive wages and weekly pay (30, 60, & 90-day evaluations with pay raises based on performance & attendance)
- Earn up to 10 Paid Holidays and 4 days of vacation in your first year
- Affordable awesome benefits for the whole family: Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, and life insurance
- An employer-matching 401k with one of the shortest vesting periods in the industry.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Apprenticeships and Growth Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Attendance incentives
- Our positions are open to any education level. However, we do require all candidates must be able to read and write.
- Spanish-speaking friendly environment
- We are a second-chance employer; all we ask is candidates pass a drug screen. Elyria Foundry is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Elyria Foundry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Safety at Elyria Foundry is our #1 priority
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A FurnaceOperator is responsible for the overall operation of an Electric Furnace that melts iron. The operator measures ingredients, adjusts furnace controls, detect deviations from standards, record gauge readings, interpret work orders, and collects samples for tests. They also inspect and make repairs to the ladle between uses.
GENERAL JOB DUTIES:
- Repair of metal pouring ladles by chipping off unused iron using chisels, hammers, bars, etc..
- Inspect furnace and ladles after curing and repair cracks or other defects
- Load furnaces with scrap iron utilizing an overhead crane
- Identify measure and add alloys to ladle iron pouring preparation.
- Observe and adjust controls to maintain the temperature between specified limits.
- Maintain and communicate with production regarding the proper temperature of iron.
- Recognize safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection and the protection of fellow workers.
- Knowledge of all safety regulations regarding melt shop processes.
- Knowledgeable of environmental rules and regulations, and effectively apply them to all work situations.
- Collaborates with the manufacturing team to ensure product conformity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Foundry Environment – Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with heat Stress procedures
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), metatarsal boots, safety glasses, respirator, Greens and Silvers
- Handling and Moving Objects- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials.
- Controlling Machines and Processes- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Close and distance vision is necessary as well as depth perception and the ability to see colors.
- Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
- Foundry Environment – Work both inside and outside in all temperatures and climate conditions in accordance with heat Stress procedures.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), metatarsal boots, safety glasses, respirator, Greens and Silvers
- Handling and Moving Objects- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials.
- Controlling Machines and Processes- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Close and distance vision is necessary as well as depth perception and ability to see colors.
- Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry 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.
