Shakeout Operator (1:30pm to 10:00pm)

Shakeout Operator 130pm to 1000pm • Blue Island, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties to support foundry operations, production flow and safe operations. This role involves supporting the foundry operations, ensuring a smooth production flow, and maintaining safe working conditions. The operator will be responsible for various tasks that contribute to the overall efficiency and safety of the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Must be able to safely use small hand and power tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions in English and effectively communicate with supervisor regarding manufacturing processes.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma, GED, or combination of work experience and skill development required.
• 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience in a foundry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform housekeeping of general shop.
• Sweeping and shoveling sand, shaking out molds, knocking out cores, cleaning cores, loading and unloading various materials, placing jackets and weights on each mold.
• Assist molders with dumping the poured molds into the shaker unit.
• Responsible for working together as a team to service the entire green sand molding line.
• Move castings to the grinding area.
• Use of a variety of hand tools including hammers, cold chisels and files.
• Reports production quantities and items for each work order.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of machine operator tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work for defects prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

Benefits

• G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
• G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED