Earn $25.77 per hour! ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING Shell, Gate & Core Removal Operator I -- Multiple Shifts Available!

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.•Milford, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shell, Gate & Core Removal Operator performs post-casting operations to remove ceramic shells, gates, and internal ceramic cores from investment castings using mechanical, thermal, and chemical removal processes. This role ensures that castings are processed to remove all shell, gate and corematerial without damage to the casting, meeting the requirements for downstream finishing and inspection operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No prior experience required.
Ability to safely operate mechanical shell removal, cutoff and grind equipment, and chemical processing equipment.
Knowledge of chemical handling safety for core removal chemical leach processes.
Knowledge of abrasive finishing safety including grinding wheel inspection, guarding, and PPE requirements.
Attention to detail for post-knockout casting inspection and defect identification.
Physical ability to perform repetitive knockout and removal operations.
Ability to follow program-specific removal procedures for varied casting configurations.
Effective communication with supervisors on casting conditions and removal process issues.
Ability to achieve medical clearance, fit testing and training requirements for respirator use.
Must be a U.S. Person.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: None required

Responsibilities

Perform shell knockout operations using vibration, impact, and mechanical equipment to remove ceramic investment shell material from castings.
Perform gate and runner removal operations including cutoff saw operations, abrasive cutoff, and manual gate removal methods per approved procedures.
Perform ceramic core removal operations using chemical leach, autoclave, or mechanical methods as applicable to the casting program.
Inspect castings following knockout and gate removal for casting damage, residual shell or core material, and visual casting defects, segregating nonconforming parts.
Maintain equipment, work area, and complete production documentation per established procedures and 5S standards.