Foundry Technician / Operator

Seneca Foundry, Inc.; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Foundry, Inc. seeks a dedicated finishing operator to complete castings following standard work in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner.

The role requires flexibility to move among machines in the Clean and Ship cell and close collaboration with supervisors, maintenance, and Quality Control to ensure quality and throughput. Responsibilities include operating equipment such as snag grinders, cutoff saws, wheelabrator, shakeout, hydro wedge, and drills, while performing daily TPM,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret work instructions for each machine
• Ability to adapt to various machines and duties
• Commitment to safe work practices and housekeeping

Responsibilities

• Finish castings according to procedures in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner
• Operate and know the listed machines (snag grinder, die grinder, chipper, cutoff saw, wheelabrator, shakeout, hydro wedge, drill)
• Perform daily TPM for each machine and maintain tools
• Identify defects in castings and ensure customer specifications
• Keep work area clean and organized and report unsafe conditions
• Collaborate with Clean and Ship, maintenance, and QC teams

Job description

This position is responsible for finishing all castings according to procedures in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner. This position requires the person to recognize the need to flex to various machines within the Clean and Ship cell at the beginner through expert level. The individual will work closely and communicate with other Clean and Ship personnel, supervisors, maintenance, and Quality Control.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating an understanding of and completing work instructions at all machines including but not limited to:
  • Snag grinder, die grinder, chipper
  • Cut Off Saw and fixtures
  • Wheelabrator
  • Shakeout
  • Hydro Wedge and fixtures
  • Drill
• Performing daily TPM as described for each machine
• Recognizing when it is necessary to dress and true the grinding wheel and can do so properly
• Read and interpret standard work procedures to safely process and finish raw castings meeting customer specifications
• Demonstrating knowledge of the tools needed for each casting and using them safely (see tool listing noted above)
• Demonstrating the ability to identify defects associated with castings
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and organized
• Safely performs work in accordance with standard safety procedures, reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor
• Performs other related and non-related duties as assigned

Why Seneca?

Stable.

Seneca Foundry is a 100+-year-old family-owned manufacturer of gray and ductile iron. We started in Webster City and remain here in our modern-day 35,000-square-foot Iowa foundry building to provide services in cast iron casting, 3D scanning, and more.

Not just a number.

Seneca Foundry is family-owned and managed, and you will see executive leaders every day. With just under 50 employees, everyone is a member of the team, not just a number.

Growth-Oriented.

Seneca Foundry prides itself on creating a safe, growth-oriented environment for all employees. Providing both in house training and off-site education options, employees are given opportunities to focus on personal growth and career advancement.

Safe.

Safety is not something we justtalk about, it is something we do every single day. Our safety culture is second to none, driven by all employees.