Foundry Tech I-starting at $20.00/hr

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Davenport, IA is seeking an entry-level Foundry Worker to support sand molding operations.

You will read and follow process sheets, prepare molds, assist pouring, and perform cleanup and material handling while adhering to safety rules and quality standards. Basic math, ability to lift up to 50 lb, and good verbal communication are required; training provided for safety, crane, and fall protection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ months manufacturing or foundry experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and process sheets written in English.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Makes quality molds per process sheet patterns or as directed by management.
• Fills flasks with molding sand and ensures proper density.
• Assists pouring molds as needed after mold is made.
• Cleans work area and moves product with hand tools or hoists.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards; performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and interpret English safety docs

Verbal communication

Basic math (add, subtract, multiply, 0

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ months manufacturing/foundry experience

Job description

• Makes quality molds per instructions on process sheet patterns or as directed by foundry management.
• Fills flasks with molding sand.
• Squeezes, jolts and rams flasks until desired density is obtained.
• Once mold is made, leaves work station and helps pour molds as needed.
• Cleans up area as directed.
• Moves product to and from work area using hand tools, hoists, fork truck or other appropriate means.
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ months’ manufacturing or foundry experience and/or training (technical school) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English. This includes instructions on process sheet patterns.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers in a productive manner.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to use tools in a safe and proper manner.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• Bridge Crane Training
• Fall Protection Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.

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