Foundry

Responsibilities

• Condition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).
• Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.
• Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.
• Proper handling of foundry boxes.
• Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.
• Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.
• Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.
• Afford assistance in training and development of associates in the department.
• Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.
• Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.
• Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.
• Promote team concepts and participate in teams.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Understand the needs of internal/external customers.
• Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.
• Present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Interact appropriately with customers.
• Participate in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years foundry experience.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die Development.
• Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery: 90*, 5”, & 7” Grinders, Air Sand Rammer, Band Saw, Crane, Drills, Air & Electric, Mapp & Oxygen Gas Torch, Melting Pots, Sand Conditioner, Sander Disc & Spindle, Table Saw.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.
• Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
• Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A flexible spending account;
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match;
• Extensive safety training;
• New hire orientation;
• Continuous learning and development programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Paid holidays and vacation time.