Flamewasher (Quick Arc Operator) - 1st & 2nd Shift

Harrison Steel Castings Company; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Vision plan

Dental plan

Paid vacation

WeCare Clinic

Job summary

Harrison Steel Castings Company in Attica, Indiana, seeks several Flamewashers to remove excess steel from castings using a carbon arc rod. Positions available on both first and second shifts. Prior welding/carbon arc experience is preferred and applicants must handle near-ambient heat, fumes, and heavy lifting.

We offer a family-owned environment with 401k, health/vision/dental plans, paid vacation, career growth opportunities, and access to the WeCare Clinic for employee and family visits.

Qualifications

• Welding/carbon arc experience preferred.
• Must operate carbon arc equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate quick arc equipment with carbon arc rod safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment daily.
• Remove fused chills from castings.
• Communicate with supervision on quality and equipment problems.

Skills

Carbon arc welding

Job description

Harrison Steel is looking for several Flamewashers. Our Flamewashers remove excess steel from castings using a carbon arc rod (also known as a quick arc). To generate enough power for our 3/4" carbon rods, we tie two Miller 750s together. We currently have openings on both first and second shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates quick arc equipment with carbon arc rod safely and efficiently.
• Uses a carbon arc torch contour riser, gate, and fin to contact surfaces safely, efficiently, and without gouging the casting surface.
• Inspects equipment daily.
• Removes fused chills from castings.
• Communicates with supervision on quality and equipment problems.
• Previous welding/carbon arc experience preferred.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The employee must be able to hold onto a carbon arc for long periods of time and be able to wear a full-face fresh air helmet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel:

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.