Foundry Finishing & Tooling Technician

Sign Group; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sign Group is looking for a Face Sanding & Tooling Technician to finish cast metal products by grinding, sanding, and preparing surfaces to meet quality specifications. The role includes maintaining tooling and equipment used in the foundry process to ensure dimensional and cosmetic standards.

Responsibilities include setting up and repairing tooling, reading work instructions, and using measuring tools to verify tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in foundry, manufacturing, metal finishing, or tooling is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate grinders, sanders, pneumatic tools, and other foundry equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be willing to cross train.

Responsibilities

• Perform face sanding, grinding, deburring, and surface finishing of castings using hand and power tools.
• Remove excess material, flash, gates, risers, and other imperfections from cast products.
• Inspect castings for surface defects and report quality concerns to supervisors or quality personnel.
• Set up, maintain, repair, and modify tooling, fixtures, jigs, and molds as required.
• Read and interpret work instructions, and production specifications.
• Use measuring tools.
• Assist with mold and pattern changes to support production schedules.
• Maintain grinding and sanding equipment, including routine inspections and minor repairs.
• Follow all foundry safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Keep work areas clean and organized in accordance with 6S standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, productivity, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Independent worker

Cross training

Quality-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinders

Sanders

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Sign Group is looking for a Face Sanding & Tooling Technician to finish cast metal products by grinding, sanding, and preparing surfaces to meet quality specifications. The role includes maintaining tooling and equipment used in the foundry process to ensure dimensional and cosmetic standards.

Responsibilities include setting up and repairing tooling, reading work instructions, and using measuring tools to verify tolerances.