Foundry Utility Worker

PRL Industries Inc; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PRL Industries Inc. is seeking a Foundry Utility Worker to support multiple foundry operations under standard procedures. The role involves grinding castings, mold handling, material transport, and general cleanup in a busy metal production setting.

The position requires physical effort and adherence to safety rules; prior experience is preferred but training is available for newcomers. High school diploma or equivalent is encouraged, with potential progression in manufacturing roles.

Qualifications

• Reads fixed gauges and instructions.
• Requires moderate physical effort and manual tasks.
• Willing to train applicants with no prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Grind large and small castings, operate band saws, pour molds, transport metal and materials using forklift, payloader, or power vac.
• Assist molders in machine setup and keep the area clean.
• Repair pouring ladles.
• Detect and report defective materials to supervision.
• Sort, clean, move castings and materials; operate shot blast equipment and forklifts; keep area clean and orderly.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gauge reading

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Foundry Utility Worker is responsible for a wide variety of duties throughout the foundry areas and in support of PRL’s operation, following standard procedures or specific instructions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grind large and small castings, use of band saws, pouring molds, transport metal, core knockout, transport materials, and/or equipment with either a fork truck, payloader, or operation of a power vac.
• Assist the molder in machine set-up and clean the assigned areas.
• Repair pouring ladles.
• Detect and report all defective materials; refer questionable cases to proper supervision.
• Sort, clean, move castings and materials as required; operate shot blast cleaning equipment and fork trucks as required; sweep and clean area as directed; maintain equipment and area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed or standard safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Prior grinding experience is a plus. Willing to train individuals without prior experience.

Skills:

• Position includes the use and reading of fixed gauges and other instructions not requiring interpretation.
• Moderate physical effort equivalent to continuous light, frequent average, or occasional heavy manual effort applied in various ways in the performance of different job duties.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

General:

Extensive mobility required, some moderate to heavy lifting. The position requires the ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds occasionally, walk and stand for extended periods, see objects closely, and hear normal sounds with some background noise. The position requires the ability to concentrate with some interruption and attend to tasks for 45 to 60 minutes at a time.