Production Operator

Grede•St. Cloud, MN

16d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Grede our mission is to drive industry-leading design and manufacturing solutions in key markets that lead to increase partner value. As the premier ductile, gray and specialty iron casting provider, we have broad capabilities across multiple product lines that can deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for its customers. We deliver world-class value to our customers and associates through collaboration, communication, innovation, operational excellence, safety and continuous improvement! We are seeking General Production employees for a variety of positions. Melt: Control iron quality and relieve employees as required. Operate equipment used in Melt Department including cupola/furnace, holding furnaces, desulfurizing vessel, converters, cranes and any equipment that is essential to normal operations. Molding & Knock Off: Remove gates, risers, runner bars, sprues, and fins from castings using wedger or sledge hammer. Transport full and empty ladles between the melt furnaces. Pour molten metal into molds. Collect information about ladle number, molds poured, and iron temperature.

Requirements

Job may require decimals and fractions, drawings and formulas, measuring instruments and a variety of hand tools.
Ability to lift up to at least 75 pounds.
Some judgment to stay in sync with instructions, follow methods, make minor decisions.

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Exhibit outstanding safety practices every day evidenced by outstanding housekeeping at all times.
Extend treatment to all other employees of the Company as individuals with the courtesy and dignity shown to customers.
Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail.
Exercise maximum care to protect the environment by encouraging and supporting responsible operating procedures
Secure proper tools for each task.
Communicate suggestions and recommend solutions to problems to provide for an efficient operation.
Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member.
Control iron quality and relieve employees as required.
Operate equipment used in Melt Department including cupola/furnace, holding furnaces, desulfurizing vessel, converters, cranes and any equipment that is essential to normal operations.
Remove gates, risers, runner bars, sprues, and fins from castings using wedger or sledge hammer.
Transport full and empty ladles between the melt furnaces.
Pour molten metal into molds.
Collect information about ladle number, molds poured, and iron temperature.