Clow Valve- Brass Utility

McWane•Oskaloosa, IA

About The Position

Clow Valve’s Metal Casting Facility is hiring a Brass Utility for the first shift, which runs from 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role includes removing excess metal from castings, handling molten metal, transferring metal to the pouring line, operating material-handling equipment, and performing cleanup and other assigned duties. Starting wage is $28.21 per hour, with a qualified wage of $29.11 per hour. Health insurance is available after 60 days.

Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry more than 50 pounds.
  • Frequent lifting more than 40 times per hour.
  • Ability to bend, twist, and stand for more than 8 hours.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand training and instructions.
  • Ability to work in extreme heat.
  • Ability to use and work around moving machinery, including a ladle, crane, and forklift.
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, metatarsal-guarded boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and an aluminized hood and leggings.

Responsibilities

  • Remove excess metal from castings using the proper grinding tools.
  • Check guards, tool rests, and grinding wheels for proper spacing and condition.
  • Lock out and tag out equipment when necessary.
  • Retrieve parts from tubs and place finished parts in the proper tubs.
  • Retrieve molten metal from the brass furnace.
  • Use grinders, bandsaws, hoists, and cranes.
  • Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
  • Transfer metal to the pouring line, where it is poured into molds.
  • Perform cleanup and other duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health insurance available after 60 days
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