Foundry Operator

Matthews International Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Matthews International, a global leader in memorialization with over 175 years of success and stability, is seeking Foundry Operators to join their team. This is a full-time, 1st shift position (Monday - Friday, 4:30 am - 1 pm with Saturday availability when needed), offering 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. The role is described as more than just a manufacturing position, but a chance to build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment. Benefits are available from day one.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimal experience required
Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

Moves sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about foundry.
Assembles flasks.
Waters and mixes sand, shovels sand into flask, and compacts sand into flasks.
Sprays binder on surface of sand molds and dries surface with blowtorch.
Fits together, clamps, and unclamps cope and drag on production line.
Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge and loads charge into melting furnace.
Skims slag from surface of molten metal.
Carries or pushes ladles of molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds.
Installs and removes steel clamps used to hold steel flasks together.
Breaks sand mold from finished casting.
Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly.
Cleans castings, patterns, and flasks.
Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, or power hacksaw.
Breaks up slag and shovels it into buckets for removal to dump.
Chips out crucibles and ladle linings.
Prepares plaster and refines ladle.
Sweeps and cleans work areas.