Foundry Operator

Matthews International Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Matthews International, a global leader in memorialization with over 175 years of success, is seeking Foundry Operators for a full-time, 1st Shift position. This role is more than a manufacturing job; it's an opportunity to build a stable, long-term career in a supportive, safety-first environment. The position offers guaranteed 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities and benefits 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate foundry equipment used in the metal casting process.
Handle molten metal and assist in pouring operations.
Inspect and prepare molds, cores, and casting materials.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards.
Move sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about the foundry.
Assemble flasks.
Water and mix sand, shovel sand into flasks, and compact sand into flasks.
Spray binder on the surface of sand molds and dry the surface with a blowtorch.
Fit together, clamp, and unclamp cope and drag on the production line.
Weigh specified amounts of materials for furnace charge and load charge into the melting furnace.
Skim slag from the surface of molten metal.
Carry or push ladles of molten metal on a monorail and pour metal into molds.
Install and remove steel clamps used to hold steel flasks together.
Break sand molds from finished castings.
Sort castings into pairs or groups for assembly.
Clean castings, patterns, and flasks.
Remove gates, sprues, and other projections from castings with a sledge, pneumatic hammer, or power hacksaw.
Break up slag and shovel it into buckets for removal to a dump.
Chip out crucibles and ladle linings.
Prepare plaster and refine ladles.
Sweep and clean work areas.