Chipper

Elyria & Hodge Foundries; Greenville (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full-time with benefits

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401k with company match

Attendance bonuses

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hodge Foundry is hiring for a Chip-pier role in a heavy industrial foundry. The position involves using air tools to remove material and finish castings to spec, and it is described as an entry level opportunity.

Candidates should be able to operate air grinders, chisels, and cutoff tools, and be willing to learn within a team-focused environment. Full-time status with medical, life, and disability coverage is offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position at the foundry.
• Must follow work instructions and safety rules.
• Willingness to learn and work in heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate air grinders, chisels, and cutoff tools.
• Position and roll castings using pendant and radio controlled cranes safely.
• Follow work instructions and quality requirements.

Job description

Hodge Foundry specializes in highly engineered complex Grey and Ductile Iron castings ranging from 60,000 to 200,000 pounds. Hodge Foundry continues to supply castings for the global markets of mining, power generation, gas compression, heavy industrial equipment, and infrastructure.

As we look to the future and continue to evolve, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We are seeking those who possess a strong desire to work as part of our team, can work safely and efficiently in a heavy industrial environment, are focused on producing quality products for our customers, can follow work instructions, and possess a willingness to learn.

Job Title: Chipper

Description:

Using air tools, chipping hammers, grinders or chisels, Chippers remove unwanted material from castings, finishing the casting to required specifications. Performs duties to work instructions and quality requirements. This is an entry level position at the foundry.

Must be able to operate air operated grinders, chisels, and cutoff tools for most of an eight-hour shift. Must be able to hook up and un-hook crane chains in a safe manner, including selecting appropriate chain and hook for casting size, shape and weight. Must be able to operate pendant and radio controlled crane and use it safely to position and roll castings. Chippers are expected to use the following hand held tools: 16lb. air grinder, 16lb. chipping hammer, and 16lb. cut-off tool. All require two handed operations. Uses 10lb. sledgehammer, and various other small hand tools. Performs other duties as assigned. This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required at the company's discretion.

Why work for Hodge Foundry?

Competitive Starting Wage

Fulltime employment with benefits

Our benefit package includes: Medical/Rx, Life, and Disability coverage

401k with Company Contribution and Match

Incentive and Attendance Bonuses

Earn paid vacation and personal time

Opportunity for Advancement within the Foundry

Drug Free Workplace

Hodge Foundry is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D.