Foundry

Flex N Gate•Warren, MI

About The Position

ResponsibilitiesCondition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.Proper handling of foundry boxes.Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.Assist in training and development of associates in the department.Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work areaBe safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.Promote team concepts and participate in teams.Complete necessary paperwork.Understand the needs of internal/external customers.Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.QualificationsMinimum of 8 years foundry experience.Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die DevelopmentMust be able to operate the following pieces of machinery:90, 5”, & 7” GrindersAir Sand RammerBand SawCraneDrills, Air & ElectricMapp & Oxygen Gas TorchMelting PotsSand ConditionerSander Disc & SpindleTable SawPossess basic math skills.Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years foundry experience.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die Development
Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery:90, 5”, & 7” GrindersAir Sand RammerBand SawCraneDrills, Air & ElectricMapp & Oxygen Gas TorchMelting PotsSand ConditionerSander Disc & SpindleTable Saw
Possess basic math skills.
Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.
Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects

Responsibilities

Condition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).
Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.
Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.
Proper handling of foundry boxes.
Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.
Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.
Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.
Assist in training and development of associates in the department.
Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.
Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.
Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.
Promote team concepts and participate in teams.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Understand the needs of internal/external customers.
Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.
Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.
Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.
Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.