Foundry Operator

Matthews International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages starting at $21.42/h

Sign-on bonus $500 after 6 months

Job stability (175 years)

Respectful culture

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with

Employer HSA contribution

Earned Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational assistance

Dependent scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Matthews International in Pittsburgh is seeking Foundry Operators for a 2nd shift, full-time role. Schedule is 1:00pm-9:30pm with Saturday OT, guaranteed 40 hours, OT opportunities, and benefits from day one.

You will operate foundry equipment, handle molten metal, inspect molds, and maintain a clean work area while following safety and quality standards. The company offers competitive wages starting at $21.42/hour, a $500 sign-on bonus after 6 months, and a long history of stability with

Qualifications

• Operate foundry equipment and support metal casting processes.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow quality standards.
• Basic MS Office skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Moves sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about foundry.
• Weighs out materials and loads furnace charge.
• Pours metal into molds and maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

Foundry operations

Molten metal handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem-solving

MS Office familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Are you looking for more than just a job?

Matthews International !

A company with over175 years of success and stability. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.

We're currently seekingFoundry Operatorsto join our team. This is more than a manufacturing role — it's a chance to become part of a proud tradition and build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment.

This is a 2nd Shift, Full Time position. Monday - Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm with Saturday OT availability (when needed). Guaranteed 40 hours/wk. with opportunities for overtime. Benefits available from day one.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate foundry equipment used in the metal casting process.
• Handle molten metal and assist in pouring operations.
• Inspect and prepare molds, cores, and casting materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards.

WHY YOU'LLLOVEIT HERE!

• Competitive wages starting at$21.42 per hour.
• Bonus : $500 sign on bonus after 6 months (must be employed on date of payout).
• Job Stability :We’ve been around for 175 years — and we’re still growing!
• Respectful Culture : You’re not just a number — you're part of the team.
• 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.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• 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.

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