Foundry Cleaning Room Lead

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

• Lead and direct cleaning room personnel across all operations including shakeout, knockoff, shot blasting, inspection and grinding
• Coordinate daily workflow to meet production schedules and shipping requirements
• Ensure all castings meet quality specifications before release to next operations or shipment
• Train, coach, and develop team members on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards
• Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks
• Maintain and enforce all safety standards, including PPE and equipment operation
• Setup and adjust programs on Sinto Barinders
• Ensure proper operation and basic maintenance of equipment including Hydraulic Wedges, Shot Blast machine, SNAG grinders, and Sinto Barinders
• Troubleshoot process or equipment issues and escalate when necessary
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to:
  • Address casting defects
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Improve overall casting quality and consistency
• Maintain organization and housekeeping standards in the cleaning room

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5+ years of foundry experience, preferably in ductile iron
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Grinding practices and standards
  • Shot blasting operations
  • Casting defects and inspection methods
  • Experience with automated grinding systems, including Sinto Barinders, strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, prints, and quality standards

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

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and support
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent exposure to heat, dust, noise and industrial equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift 25-90 pound castings
• Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots)

Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable laws.