Earn $25.77 per hour! ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING Foundry Operator -- Multiple Shifts Available!

About The Role

The Foundry Operator performs investment casting melt and pour operations, including dewaxing, burnout, and metal casting activities in accordance with Hitchiner's foundry procedures, alloy specifications, and safety requirements. This role operates high-temperature furnaces and casting equipment, handles molten metal operations, and ensures that casting parameters meet metallurgical and quality standards for aerospace, defense, and automotive programs.

What You’ll Do

• % of Time 1: Operate casting furnace equipment following approved foundry procedures, alloy-specific process parameters, and safety protocols.

• % of Time 2: Perform melt and pour operations including alloy charging, melt preparation, temperature monitoring, and metal casting into prepared ceramic shells.

• % of Time 3: Inspect shells pre and post-pour for visual casting defects, shell integrity issues, and dimensional concerns, segregating and documenting nonconforming product.

• % of Time 4: Maintain foundry equipment and work area including furnace maintenance tasks, equipment cleaning, and 5S compliance in all foundry areas.

• % of Time 5: Complete foundry production documentation including melt records, heat logs, alloy traceability records, and quality documentation accurately.

Who You Are

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: No prior experience required.

• Certifications: None required.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Thorough understanding of foundry safety requirements including molten metal hazards, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.

  • Ability to follow alloy and recipe-specific casting procedures and process parameter requirements.

  • Attention to detail for alloy traceability, melt record documentation, and casting quality inspection.

  • Physical ability to work in high-temperature environments with appropriate PPE.

  • Ability to operate high-temperature furnace equipment safely and respond to process deviations.

  • Effective communication with supervisors and metallurgy on casting conditions and quality observations.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Active foundry environment with high-temperature furnaces, molten metal, and industrial casting equipment.

• Physical demands: Extended standing in high-temperature areas; physically demanding work including shell and casting handling; lifting up to 70 lbs.

• Vision: 20/20 or correctable.

• PPE: Full foundry PPE required including face shield, heat-resistant foundry coat, safety glasses, safety-toed boots, heat-resistant gloves, and hearing protection. (PPE ensemble will vary depending on task and as described in Job Safety Card.)

• Respirator: Ability to achieve medical clearance, fit testing and training requirements.

Why Join Hitchiner?

• Mission-critical manufacturing: We use advanced automation and cutting edge equipment to support industries where precision and reliability matter.

• Internal mobility: We deeply invest in our people, offering training and leadership development opportunities so that employees can grow their careers with us.

• Win together: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our annual profit-sharing bonus.

• Aesthetically pleasing location: Fully updated and modernized buildings on a campus offering an onsite restaurant and gym.

About Hitchiner

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

Additional Information

• This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

• Hitchiner Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

• This position involves access to technical data, materials, and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits

• Full time employees may elect to participate in a number of benefit programs, including Hitchiner’s Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) Employee Retirement Contribution Plan.

• The Company provides employees with basic company-paid short-term, long-term, and basic life/AD&D insurance.

• Employees also have access to education and tuition reimbursement, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program, and our free onsite fitness center.

About Hitchiner

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire, Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully finished casting-based components to the automotive, aerospace and defense markets.

U.S. Person

A U.S. Person can be one of the following: U.S. Citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), a refugee or asylee admitted under the U.S. law, or certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

ITAR

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