Foundry Operator

Job Title: Foundry Production Worker

Location: Montrose, MN

Shift & Schedule: 8-hour Day shift: Monday - Friday Flexible Schedule

Position Summary:

At the direction of the department lead, perform the tasks needed to complete the production and finishing of castings. This includes melting metal, pouring molds, knock-out, heat treating, shot blasting, grinding, and packaging of parts/castings.

Essential Functions:

• This position is crucial in the iron melting process.

• Remove castings from molds using appropriate tools and machinery

• Perform finishing operations such as grinding, sanding and polishing to meet product specifications

• Engage in manual tasks such as digging, lifting, carrying and moving materials

• Operate tools or machinery involved in casting products including furnaces, molds and ladles.

• Understand and proactively address quality issues as they arise

• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience with iron pouring.

• Previous foundry & metal casting experience.

• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Be detailed oriented, organized, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to work independently

Functional Requirements

Routinely able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend

• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck

• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks

• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.

• See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality

• Read and understand written English language work instructions

• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions

• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights

• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hearing Protection

• Protective Eyewear

• Gloves

• Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan

• Flexible PTO/UTO policy

• 401k with company match

• Company-paid Short-term disability

• Employee assistance plan

• Career advancement

• Formal leadership development

• Education reimbursement program

• Recognition and awards

• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)

This job posting does cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.