AUTO GRIND FINISHING OPERATOR ASSISTANT - 1st shift (NFC)

NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k plan with generous company match

Apprenticeship programs

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Neenah Foundry Company is seeking an Auto Grind Operator Assistant in Neenah, WI. This entry-level position involves hand-tagging, labelling, and directing castings through the finishing department in a loud, warm setting. No prior experience required, but basic computer skills and a willingness to learn are beneficial.

The role is physically demanding with long standing hours and shift work. Employees may cross-train into related tasks and advancement opportunities exist within the production

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Experience with basic hand tools and hoists preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must engage in safe working practices in a loud, hot environment.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and be 18+ years old.
• Foundry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Practice high level of safety at all times
• Maintain cleanliness of work station, tools, and PPE
• Maintain equipment and work area
• Complete full visual inspections of all castings
• Inspect tools and machinery for defects
• Operate air hoists to move parts over 50 lbs.
• Must attend and participate in stretching exercises once per shift
• Attend weekly safety meetings

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation (beneficial)

Tools

Hand tools

Air hoists

Forklift (beneficial)

Job description

Auto Grind Operator Assistant

Job Description: The Auto Grind Operator Assistant role is a support position in the finishing department. This role is a physically active position. Throughout the shift, the Assistant will tag and label product and use handheld equipment to move and direct product to other areas of the department. This is an entry-level opportunity and does not require any previous experience.

The successful applicant must be able to stand for extended periods of time, multi-task and tolerate a loud, warm, and physically challenging work environment. Basic computer skills and the ability to drive a forklift is beneficial but not necessary. The position does offer the opportunity to cross train as an Auto Grind Operator as well as gain experience in a variety of tasks related to production.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Practice high level of safety at all times
• Maintain cleanliness of work station, tools, and PPE
• Maintain equipment and work area
• Complete full visual inspections of all castings
• Inspect tools and machinery for defects
• Operate air hoists to move parts over 50 lbs.
• Must attend and participate in stretching exercises once per shift
• Attend weekly safety meetings

Education/Experience Requirements:

• No educational requirements
• Previous experience utilizing basic hand tools, hoists is preferred
• Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time
• Must actively engage in safe working practices
• Must be able to tolerate hot working conditions and a loud environment
• Must be comfortable with the intense physical demands of the position
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Previous foundry experience a plus

Shifts:

• Must be available to work 8-10 hour shifts
• Must be available for overtime as production needs require
• Monday - Friday, some Saturdays required
• Typical shift hours:
• 1st shift: 4:45 am - 3:00 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:45 pm - 1:00 am
• Hours may vary

Pay rate:

• Base pay rate of $25.99, 2nd shift premium: $1.50, 3rd shift premium: $1.00
• Base rates increase $1.00/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401k plan with generous company match
• Apprenticeship programs
• Opportunity for advancement

"Neenah Foundry Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information or national origin. Affine action programs implemented by the company shall be in full compliance with applicable laws."

"Accommodations are available upon request for applicants withdisabilities."

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