Foundry Operator

Matthews International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

$500 sign on bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Earned Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) program with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational assistance

Dependent Scholarship Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Foundry Operator to assist in the metal casting process. This role involves melting metal, pouring it into molds, and performing various tasks to ensure quality production. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, with a basic understanding of mechanical tools and strong problem-solving skills. Join a company that values teamwork and offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package, including education assistance and a sign-on bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; minimal experience necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in melting metal and pouring it into molds.
• Clean castings and prepare materials for production.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power Tools

Forklifts

Welding Equipment

Cutting Torch

Job description

Company: Matthews International Corporation

Line of Business: Bronze NA

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US, 15226

The Foundry Operator assists other workers in foundry concerned with melting metal, pouring metal into molds, removing castings from molds, and dressing castings by performing the following duties.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive starting wage of $21.00 per hour
• $500 sign on bonus after 6 months
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.
• Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.
• Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) program with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Education Perks: We believe in your continued growth and offer educational assistance to support your professional development.
• Dependent Scholarship Opportunities: We care about your family's future, which is why we provide opportunities for your dependents to pursue their educational dreams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Moves sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about foundry.
• Waters and mixes sand, shovels sand into flask, and compacts sand into flasks.
• Sprays binder on surface of sand molds and dries surface with blowtorch.
• Fits together, clamps, and unclamps cope and drag on production line.
• Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge and loads charge into melting furnace.
• Skims slag from surface of molten metal.
• Carries or pushes ladles of molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds.
• Installs and removes steel clamps used to hold steel flasks together.
• Breaks sand mold from finished casting.
• Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly.
• Cleans castings, patterns, and flasks.
• Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, or power hacksaw.
• Breaks up slag and shovels it into buckets for removal to dump.
• Chips out crucibles and ladle linings.
• Prepares plaster and refines ladle.
• Sweeps and cleans work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimal experience required
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.