Foundry Laborer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Export (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulmer/Perma-Cast, a Westmoreland County manufacturer of precision cast parts, seeks a Foundry Caster Helper to support the foundry team in Export, PA. In this on-site role, you will assist with setting up and operating hot metal molds, pouring and inspecting parts, and maintaining safety standards on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and shows accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Must perform duties with accuracy and responsibility.
• Training/experience using foundry hot metal molds and furnaces preferred.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and safely operate hot metal molds.
• Melting, pouring, and solidifying metal per foundry practices.
• Inspect finished work for quality.
• Follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and maintain production standards.

Skills

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Foundry molds

Furnaces

Job description

Fulmer/Perma-Cast is a manufacturer company and distributor of electric motor brush holders and job shop of machined parts located at Westmoreland Industrial Park III in Export, Pennsylvania. We are committed to provide world class quality and service of outstanding value to our customers which is aligned with our organizations vision and mission as it supports its corporate strategic direction and stake holders.

How will you make a difference?

We are actively looking for Foundry Caster Helper. As a member of the Fulmer/Perma-Cast group, you will be responsible for assisting in the Foundry, making parts for customers.

Job Description

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires accuracy and responsibility as many duties must be performed without close supervision.
• Training and/or experience using Foundry hot metal Molds including Furnace(s) apparatus is preferred.
• Minimum 3-6 months on the job training under close supervision.

What will your typical day look like?

• Proper Setup and Safe operation of hot metal molds.
• Utilizes Foundry principles of metal melting, pouring (ladling), solidifying and familiar with proper handling opening and closing of hot metal (permanent molds or others).
• Inspection of work
• The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. Those same responsibilities should not be construed as a complete list of the duties performed under a position title or temporarily, outside an employee's normal function.
• Following Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Qualifications

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employee is regularly required to communicate effectively and clearly. Present Technical information.
• Employee needs to be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Standing and sitting for extended periods
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.
• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
• Employee may be required to climb ladders, and other equipment.
• Employee is regularly required to wear mask covering nose and mouth, steel toed shoes safety goggles at all times.
• The Position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
• Requires intermittent face-to-face interaction with employees on production line.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $20.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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