Foundry Machine Operator

Foundry Machine Operator

Foundry Machine Operators are responsible for operating hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots. Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Description:

• Set up, operate, or tend metal, casting.
• Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
• Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Remove finished or cured products from dies or molds, using hand tools, air hoses, and other equipment, stamping identifying information on products when necessary.
• Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.

Experience And Education

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person