No Bake Large Grinder

About the Role

This position involves processing and finishing castings to Palmer Foundry standards using various tools and methods. The role may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code subject to ITAR and EAR regulations, necessitating eligibility compliance.

Responsibilities

• Use air or power-driven tools to remove flash and grind excess from castings.
• Process and blend castings to Palmer Foundry standards using hard wax and/or tallow to prevent aluminum buildup.
• Perform belt grinding on castings after cut-off, ensuring gate areas and chill marks are ground to a finishable state without altering casting contours.
• Use a 7-inch grinder to finish belt-ground areas or complete grinding to a finished state.
• Blend all areas with hand air tools to a finished state without altering casting contours.
• Inspect and disposition castings using the Cast Microfinish Comparator to Palmer Foundry standards; perform rework or send to weld repair if standards are not met.
• Inspect crane systems and rig parts for hoisting.
• Operate pneumatic tools, lift tables, and read/interpret spec sheets to perform work accordingly.
• Identify non-conforming material and enter data into the computer.
• Deliver finished parts to the shipping/receiving area.
• Attend production meetings and complete department safety sheets.
• Clean and maintain the work area.
• Perform other duties or assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

• No specific education or certification required, though a high school diploma or GED is desired.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, extreme heat, and moving mechanical parts.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Standing all day and operating a variety of power tools.

Schedule

5:00 am to 1:30 pm