Aluminum Foundry Technician – 2nd Shift + Sign-On Bonus

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Foundry Workers for 2nd shift in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on molds, aluminum handling, and maintaining high quality castings while upholding safety standards.

You will prepare molds, monitor furnace temperatures, and ensure precise metal pouring and mold inspection. A 15% shift differential applies for 2nd shift, and a $1,200 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions.
• Prepare elements before installation on molds.
• Install elements onto molds for casting.
• Pack sand around patterns to create molds and prepare them for casting.
• Monitor the temperature of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to ensure metal is melted to meet project specifications.
• Melt metals to the required temperatures and add necessary alloys to achieve specific casting properties.
• Pour aluminum into molds, ensuring consistency and precision.
• Spray and/or pour permanent molds as per instructions.
• Cut risers and gates as needed for proper casting flow.
• Clean, fill, and maintain the melting furnace to ensure smooth operation.
• Assess and inspect molds to ensure they are free from defects, ensuring high-quality castings.
• Conduct quality tests on components during the casting process to ensure finished products meet required standards, while identifying and correcting any defects in the casting process.
• Move materials and supplies within and out of the foundry to support the production process and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Keep detailed records of materials used, including sand, alloys, and metals.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, saws, and chisels for shaping, cutting, and finishing metal components.
• Maintain, operate, and clean equipment such as furnaces, casting molds, and strip-out machines, while ensuring a clean and organized workstation on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed.

Job description

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking experienced Foundry Workers for 2nd shift in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on molds, aluminum handling, and maintaining high quality castings while upholding safety standards.

You will prepare molds, monitor furnace temperatures, and ensure precise metal pouring and mold inspection. A 15% shift differential applies for 2nd shift, and a $1,200 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible applicants.