Sand Molding Line (AML) - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Did you enjoy creating sand castles, and would you want to do that on an industrial scale? Harrison Steel has an opening on first shift with its automated molding line to assist in creating large sand molds that will be used to create steel castings. Working as a team, the area is responsible for the entire creation of a mold. The molding process involves several different steps, such as:

• Operating the sand mixer to fill the pattern box with sand
• Operating a hand drill to drill holes in the sand mold
• Painting molds with a refractory coating
• Assembling and positioning cores in the mold
• Joining both halves of the mold to complete the assembly process

Qualifications and Skills

• Enjoys hands-on work
• Basic math & reading skills
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Works safely and observes all safety procedures

Work Environment:

The employee regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel:

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.