Foundry Casting Crew Member

FOUNDRY CASTING CREW MEMBER

ILLINOIS CARBIDE TOOL CO., INC is a small and very specialized casting company. Our proprietary HI Cobalt Alloy is cast in small lots only a few times a week in our dedicated facility in Gurnee, Illinois.

Illinois Carbide Tool Co., Inc is looking for qualified candidates to join our Foundry/Casting Crew.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting team lead with converting raw materials into liquid alloy metal in preparation for filling custom molds.
• Using our casting/melting procedures.
• Pouring liquid metal into cavities through the use of a ladle.
• Use of furnace controls to regulate the melting temperatures required for a proper melt/casting procedure.
• Clean used molds and properly store in dedicated location.
• Maintain your working environment clean and organized.
• Maintain the furnace or any related equipment as necessary.
• Assist team members with the daily requirements of maintaining a casting/melting schedule.
• Prepare all the necessary parts needed for the upcoming melt/casting schedule.

Other Duties Include:

• Use a variety of machines including metal chops saw, belt sanders, angle grinders, industrial bench top grinder, vertical bandsaws.
• Assist team members with sanding, cutting and grinding alloy metal in preparation for post production.
• Must follow all safe work practices and use safe work habits. Must wear PPE as determined by company policies.
• Surface grinder experience is welcomed but not necessary.
• Willingness to learn other skills and cross train in other departments.
• Ability to read/work with blueprints.

Qualified Candidate will:

• Some foundry/casting experience is preferred.
• Willing to learn and adapt to the company's methods and procedures of operating the foundry.
• Read and use measuring tools. (calipers, micrometer etc)
• Detail oriented.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• This is a full time job. 5 days/week. 8 hrs/day. First shift.

Illinois Carbide Tool Co, Inc is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.54 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gurnee, IL 60031 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gurnee, IL 60031: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person