Casting Foundry Technician

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users with first-class bearing engineering, manufacturing, and repair expertise. Our mission is to help them design, build, maintain, and upgrade large rotating equipment to operate more efficiently and reliably over an extended life. We are a service-oriented company; therefore, our fast-paced environment helps meet the goal of providing the best customer satisfaction.

Summary of Job:

The Casting Technician is responsible for properly applying babbitt to raw materials in a wide variety of methods. The Babbitting process is a vital part of the manufacturing process. We are seeking an experienced casting/foundry technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the application and processes of molten metals.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, dis-assembly of fluid film bearings
• Grit Blasting
• Setting up spin casting equipment
• Applying molten babbitt by static or spin casting method

Qualifications Desired:

We seek a self-motivated individual who can follow processes in a variety of verbal and written methods. Working knowledge and responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of foundry or casting room equipment and tools

• Basic understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

• Tig welding

• Fabrication knowledge and experience

• Acetylene torch operation

• Knowledge of furnaces and melting pots

• Overhead crane operation

• Experience working with routings, drawings, and process sheets

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements: The requirements listed below are examples of the conditions, skills, and abilities needed to perform the necessary tasks of this position and need to be more inclusive.

• Indoor casting foundry environment with hot work
• Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
• Stoop, bend, crawl, reach, stand, and walk frequently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, concentrate, and comprehend complex data.

Benefits:

Pioneer pays 95% of an employee's medical insurance premiums and subsidizes premiums for family members. The company also provides Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and makes monthly contributions for every covered employee. We also help cover the cost of the plan deductible through a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP).

Pioneer offers a full range of additional benefits, including dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.

2.5 weeks vacation for new employees, 3 weeks vacation after 3 years, and vacation and holiday hours count towards the calculation of overtime.

Overtime is paid at double time rates.

The company supplies work clothing and boots for this position.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each employee can be successful.

You should be proficient in:

• Foundry Environment Experience
• Metal Casting Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)
• Forklifts