Blueprints, Casting, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Metal Cutting, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Production Support, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
The Role:
As the Caster, Foundry Worker, you will join our Durex Industries team and support with preparing molds, handling aluminum, and maintaining equipment to produce high-quality castings. This position requires a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring that safety and quality standards are consistently met.
Your Responsibilities:
- Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions.
- Prepare elements before installation on molds.
- Install elements onto molds for casting.
- Pack sand around patterns to create molds and prepare them for casting.
- Monitor the temperature of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to ensure that metal is melted to meet project specifications.
- Melt metals to the required temperatures and add necessary alloys to achieve specific casting properties
- Pour aluminum into molds, ensuring consistency and precision.
- Spray and/or pour permanent molds as per instructions.
- Cut risers and gates as needed for proper casting flow.
- Clean, fill, and maintain the melting furnace to ensure smooth operation.
- Assess and inspect molds to ensure they are free from defects, ensuring high-quality castings.
- Conduct quality tests on components during the casting process to ensure finished products meet required standards, while identifying and correcting any defects in the casting process.
- Move materials and supplies within and out of the foundry to support the production process and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Keep detailed records of materials used, including sand, alloys, and metals.
- Use hand tools such as hammers, saws, and chisels for shaping, cutting, and finishing metal components.
- Maintain, operate, and clean equipment such as furnaces, casting molds, and strip-out machines, while ensuring a clean and organized work station on a daily basis.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
- May be assigned additional tasks as needed.
Our Requirements:
- Preferred at least one year of manufacturing experience as a Caster/Foundry Worker or in a related role, with relevant training or experience.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret scales, rulers, blueprints, and work orders accurately.
- Proficiency in using hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, hammers, chisels, and measuring equipment like rulers.
- Experience reading and understanding digital thermometers for temperature monitoring.
- Skilled in safely operating and maintaining machinery and foundry equipment.
- Strong commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining high-quality standards in all tasks.
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistent productivity.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors.
- Forklift operation experience is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.
Pay Range: $17.51 - $22.00 (2nd shift has a 15% shift differential)
Join Our Team and Earn a Sign-On Bonus! Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus upon hire. Ask about bonus details during the interview process.