Production Technician - Foundry
About The Position
We’re hiring Production Technicians for our aluminum casting foundry. No foundry or molten metal experience is required, as training will be provided from the ground up. This is an active, hands-on job for individuals who enjoy staying mobile and working with their hands. The foundry operates multiple industrial-scale molten aluminum furnaces. Responsibilities include monitoring furnaces, preparing molds, pouring molten metal, operating finishing equipment, and supporting production throughout the department. This role offers daily variety and cross-training, meaning you won't be performing the same task at a single station every day. You will move throughout the department, continuously learning new skills. The foundry environment is hot year-round, and employees will wear specialized heat-resistant PPE. Individuals with experience in physically demanding environments such as construction, roofing, or manufacturing may find the pace and conditions familiar. This is a stable, long-established manufacturer that invests heavily in training. Opportunities exist for employees to advance into lead and higher-responsibility roles over time.
Requirements
- Comfortable on your feet in heat
- Shop math: fractions, decimals, basic percentages
- Read a tape measure and scales accurately
- Read dial gauges and digital thermometers
- Basic machine operation experience
- Consistent attendance and safe work practices
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- One year of manufacturing or production experience
- Construction, roofing, or outdoor labor background
- Forklift operation experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Read blueprints and work orders
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Furnace Monitoring: Watch temperatures, gauges, and flames to hold metal at spec.
- Melting: Melt aluminum and add alloys for required casting properties.
- Pouring: Pour molten metal into permanent and sand molds.
- Mold Prep: Preheat, spray, and pack molds before each pour.
- Machine Operation: Run shot blasters, automated saws, and strip-out machines.
- Quality Checks: Inspect molds and castings for defects during production.
- Furnace Maintenance: Clean, fill, and maintain furnaces and department equipment.
- Material Records: Log sand, alloy, and metal usage each shift.
Benefits
- Training provided
- Optional overtime opportunity
- Shift differential for 2nd shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
