Iron Pourer-1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Pier 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: $21.50

SHIFT: 10-hour shifts: 5:00AM-3:30PM - Monday -Thursday + Overtime, when available.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Wage + Overtime Currently Available
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance and Long-term/Short-term Disability
• 401k + Match
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account
• Safety Focused Environment
• Internal Growth Opportunities

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor - MELT

JOB SUMMARY:

Combination of tasks in the Melt department to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and delivery. Perform all duties within the Melt department as required.

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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; safety boots, ear plugs, hard hat with face shield, gloves, flame-retardant jacket, apron, spats.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or GED-preferred

· Previous experience pouring iron and/or other materials or related duties preferred

· Prior foundry or heavy industrial work experience preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS :

· Follows safety policies and wears required PPE at all times during pouring

· Reads and interprets detailed job card instructions

· Pours molten metal into sand molds on various production lines

· Ensures iron temperature is within required range before pouring

· Responsible for accurate iron chemistry and addition of alloys

· Responsible for recording data on iron pourer log sheets

· Communicates with ladle operator, lead, and/or supervisor of job changes on various molding lines

· Pigs out iron into ingots and/or starter blocks as needed

· Daily preventative maintenance on pouring ladles

· Assists on shifting deck and scraping iron when necessary

· All other duties as assigned by management

All job offers are contingent on passing drug/alcohol test and criminal background check.