Foundry Laborer

Power Your Future

Every time you turn on a light switch, H-J is helping to deliver that power! The H-J Family of Companies is a growing and innovative manufacturer and distributor of electrical components for power distribution. Located in High Ridge, Missouri since 1969, H-J has built our company on the quality of our products and services. We are looking for individuals with the drive and desire to join our team and help us continue to grow.

Essential Functions

• Utilize a proprietary sand dispensing system to create sand molds from patterns.
• Place molds onto a portable conveyor and move the conveyor into the setup area.
• Use an overhead pneumatic hoist to transfer molds from the conveyor onto the pouring line. Prepare molds for the pouring process.
• Move molds from the pouring line to a wheelabrator machine to separate metal castings from sand molds. Manually break metal castings off the runner system to separate good parts.
• Visually inspect parts for defects to ensure quality.
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping, shoveling, and other tasks as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety rules, guidelines, and company policies. Participate in daily communication and safety meetings with the Foundry Supervisor and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior foundry experience preferred. Experience with the Sodium Silicate CO2 sand process is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and team members to understand assignments.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the entire shift (average weight is approximately 15 lbs.).
• Capability to manually move a portable conveyor weighing up to 2,500 lbs. (with assistance from a co-worker) 10–20 times per day.
• Frequent sweeping and scooping of sand.
• Ability to trundle a wheelbarrow loaded with sand weighing approximately 400 lbs.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with extreme heat in the summer and cold conditions in the winter.
• Ability to climb a ladder during clean-up operations.
• Manual work requiring frequent bending, stooping, squatting, standing, sweeping, shoveling, and walking.
• Capability to remove castings weighing between 1 lb. and 30 lbs. from approximately 600 to 900 runners per day.
• Ability to push several poured molds weighing between 20 lbs. and 80 lbs. up an inclined conveyor (approximately a 2-degree incline) 25–30 times per day

Shift Details

1st Shift is M-TH, 4 X 10-hour shifts, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. All employees are expected to work overtime hours as needed. Overtime is typically twice a month on Fridays and are 8-hour shifts.

We offer 4 X 10-hour shifts and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company provided life insurance, 401K, profit-sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, employee events and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to grow with the company.