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The cleaning room lead provides hands-on leadership, directs daily activities, and drives continuous improvement across cleaning room processes. ResponsibilitiesLead and direct cleaning room personnel across all operations including shakeout, knockoff, shot blasting, inspection and grinding.

Position: Foundry Cleaning Room Lead Location: This is an on-site located in Norwich, KS.  Employment Type: Full-Time/Hourly – Night shift (7:00p – 5:30a - Sunday to Wednesday)      Role Overview Farrar Corporation is looking for a skilled cleaning room lead.  The lead is responsible for overseeing all post-casting operations including shakeout, knock-off, shot blasting, inspection, and grinding. This role ensures Farrar castings meet all quality standards while maintaining safe, efficient, and consistent production. The cleaning room lead provides hands-on leadership, directs daily activities, and drives continuous improvement across cleaning room processes. Responsibilities<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Lead and direct cleaning room personnel across all operations including shakeout, knockoff, shot blasting, inspection and grinding</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Coordinate daily workflow to meet production schedules and shipping requirements </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Ensure all castings meet quality specifications before release to next operations or shipment </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Train, coach, and develop team members on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Maintain and enforce all safety standards, including PPE and equipment operation</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Setup and adjust programs on Sinto Barinders </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Ensure proper operation and basic maintenance of equipment including Hydraulic Wedges, Shot Blast machine, SNAG grinders, and Sinto Barinders </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Troubleshoot process or equipment issues and escalate when necessary </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to: <ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Address casting defects </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Implement corrective actions </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Improve overall casting quality and consistency </li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Maintain organization and housekeeping standards in the cleaning room</li></ul>Qualifications<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li><li>3–5+ years of foundry experience, preferably in ductile iron</li><li>Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Grinding practices and standards</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Shot blasting operations</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Casting defects and inspection methods</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Experience with automated grinding systems, including Sinto Barinders, strongly preferred</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Ability to read and interpret work instructions, prints, and quality standards</li></ul>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Soft Skills and Cultural Fit<ul><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and support</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship</li></ul> Physical & Work Environment Requirements<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Frequent exposure to heat, dust, noise and industrial equipment</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Ability to stand and walk for extended periods</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Ability to lift 25-90 pound castings </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots)</li></ul> Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable laws.  Powered by JazzHR

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