Clow Valve- Brass Utility

McWane • Oskaloosa, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Clow Valve's Metal Casting Facility has an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Brass Utility. This role involves the removal of excess metal from castings using proper grinding tools, checking equipment for safety, and retrieving and processing parts. The position also includes handling molten metal, operating machinery, and performing clean-up duties. The facility utilizes state-of-the-art technology and is recognized by OSHA as a Voluntary Protection Program Merit Site. Clow Valve Company is a well-respected manufacturer of water works valves and fire hydrants.

Requirements

• Heavy lifting/carrying greater than 50 lbs.
• Frequent lifting greater than 40 times per hour.
• Bending/ twisting/ and standing for greater than 8 hours.
• Ability to read and write and understand training and instruction.
• Ability to work in extreme heat.
• Must be able to utilize and work around moving machinery including ladle, crane, and forklift.
• Must be able to utilize proper PPE including: respirator, metatarsal guarded boots, eye protection, hearing protection, aluminized hood and leggings.

Responsibilities

• Removal of excess metal from castings using proper grinding tools
• Check guards, tool rests, and wheel for proper spacing and condition.
• Lock out and tag out of equipment if necessary.
• Retrieval of parts from tub.
• Removal of excess metal from part by using proper grinding tool.
• Placing finished part in proper tub.
• Retrieves molten metal from brass furnace.
• Use of grinders, bandsaws, hoist, and cranes
• Forklift Operation- loading and unloading trucks
• Transfers metal to the pouring line, where it is poured into molds.
• Clean up and other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance available after 60 days
• $500 sign on bonus after 120 day probationary period complete.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed