Clean & Grind Operator - 2nd Shift

Clean And Grind OperatorPier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of grey and ductile iron castings. With over 130 years of experience and tradition, Pier Foundry delivers high quality castings with the shortest lead times in the business. We are currently seeking committed, hardworking, and reliable individuals to fill this role in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment!WAGE: $22.50 per hour$1/hour Shift DifferentialSHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 3:30PM - 2:00AM + Overtime - Training on 1st Shift 7AM-5:30PMBENEFITS:Competitive Wage + Overtime When AvailableMedical/Dental/Life Insurance and Long-term/Short-term Disability401k + MatchPaid Time OffHealth Savings AccountSafety Focused EnvironmentOpportunities for AdvancementOn-the-job TrainingParental LeaveReferral ProgramJOB SUMMARY:The Clean and Grind Operator performs the final stages of casting manufacturing before shipment to the customer. These tasks performed include all duties within the Clean & Grind department such as de-gating castings, sorting, grinding, cleaning, and other duties as required. This role has a combination of tasks in the department to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, and delivery.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:ConveyorBreak-off gating from castings using hydraulic wedge or mallSort gating into the proper PD/FD/GI binsLoad, run and unload parts from the wheelabratorsOperate equipment control panel as neededSorting TableSort castings into appropriate bins after blast cleanInspect castings for visual defectsAccurately identify and record scrap castingsRead process sheets to determine job specific requirementsGrindingUses a variety of tools such as 30" wheel and assorted hand tools to remove gates, parting lines, flashesOperates automated finishing machinesFollows SOP and job specific instructionsMaintains grind quota and high "on-standard" time. On-standard time reflects accurate log in to jobs and documentation of grind activity for the time dedicated to grindingAccurately inspect castings for visual defectsPerform Tool inspections and report issuesCreate Pier Crate (Box/Pallet) with tare weightGeneral ResponsibilitiesMaintain and clean equipment and work areaAlert supervisor to safety and or maintenance concernsPerform daily operator PM's and tooling inspections as requiredCompletes general foundry cleaning as neededOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or GEDKnowledge of break-off, grinding, blasting and inspection preferredPrior foundry or heavy industrial work experience preferredMust be highly motivated and able to work independentlyAbility to follow directions, meet established grind quotes and show high attention to detailed requiredPhysical Work Requirements:This position involves regular: bending and lifting; continuous standing for long periods of time on anti-fatigue mats; pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy parts and machines repetitively, must be able to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions. Must be able to wear required PPE including respirator.