Crew Member - Melt/Casting

The Crew Member of Casting Production is to work with the casting of various grades of molten iron into EEC sand molds. Responsible for the prep of the sand molds prior to pouring as directed by the supervisor. Once the iron is ready to cast, alloys will need to be tossed in by hand and temperatures taken. Employee will be responsible for pulling the handle which physically allows the iron to pour into the mold and/or reducing the risk of runout by cooling the iron. Safety is a top priority in this position and requires that you always wear proper PPE. This is a night shift position. Why Join Us? $1,000 Sign on bonus!! Eligible to earn monthly Profit Sharing Competitive wages 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent Employer Match Excellent health care, dental and vision plans – starting day 1! Company-paid Life, AD&D, and disability benefits Eligible for Paid Time off after 90 days of employment, based off of hire date Opportunities for growth and advancement What You'll Do: Read and understand blueprints and spec sheets Inspect and sweep out molds Use ladle to extract hot metal from the torpedo Check temperatures of Iron Pour iron, skim slag off the top as the flask fills Add compound to top of iron to assure liquidity of iron Take samples of iron and record data on cast sheet Perform additional duties that may become necessary within the department Adhere to all housekeeping and safety standards, including the required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) What You'll Need: High school diploma or GED Excellent attendance record Must be able to perform work at heights Must be able to pass physical requirements Must be able to work around heat and hot metal temperatures Ability to read blueprints, spec sheets and tape measure or willingness to learn Must be willing to work flexible hours and mandatory overtime Ability to train and receive certification on Crane Ability to lift 30 – 60 pounds Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment Ability to read blueprints, customer specification sheets, and tape measures Certified with operating mobile equipment or overhead crane Skills and Abilities Ability to learn to run crane and mobile equipment if necessary Required to stand throughout an 8-hour shift Working Conditions Worker is subject to an environment not controlled for heat or cold. Worker is often subject to greases, oils, dirt, dust, cold and heat throughout the workday. Worker is subject to work being performed on or above ground floor and below ground level (ground pit) Workers must be able to wear proper PPE (thermal protective clothing, respirators, hardhat, steel toe metatarsals, and ear plugs) This position requires a HEAVY level of physical demand capability. Workers frequently stand on concrete flooring. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CRF 60-1.35(c) Qualifications Education Required HS Diploma or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ellwood Engineered Castings Company