General Labor Foundry

Metal Technologies; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies in Michigan is seeking an operator for melt and mold operations to ensure safe and efficient production. You will work with furnaces, overhead cranes, and related equipment in a noisy, dusty environment.

This role emphasizes attention to safety, ability to follow procedures, and teamwork in a family-owned manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize multiple tasks.
• Training Matrix reference for job-specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operate melt and mold operations and related equipment.
• Perform furnace operation and hot metal handling.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow procedures.
• Assist with crane and material handling.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Task organization

Tools

Air hammers

Chisels

Temperature probes

Overhead cranes

Shovels

Hand tools

Trowels

Brooms

Ladders

Slag rods

Inoculant cup

Stopper rods

Job description

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

Who We Are

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit.We can do this.
• Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
• Vision.We create opportunity.
• Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

General Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all Melt and Mold operations and all applicable equipment.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean-Up
• Breaks for all foundry personnel
  • Magnet Crane Operation
  • Charge Bucket Operation
  • Furnace Operation
  • Bull Ladle (Hot Metal Carrier) Operation
  • Inoculation
  • DISA Molding Machine Operation
• General Laborers shall perform their tasks in a safe, efficient manner with regard to production requirements, procedures, work instructions and the safety of fellow employees and equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Education, Training & Skills

• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize multiple tasks.
• *Please reference “Training Matrix” for additional requirements and competencies specific to this job title

Work Environment

Inside and outside, noisy, dusty - sand and metal airborne particulate. Work in close proximity to molten iron. Radiant heat and warm temperatures in department, climate changes with weather when going outside to take care of some duties. Work with moving machinery and overhead cranes. Working on platforms and uneven flooring surface.

Tools

Air hammers/chisels, temperature probes, shovels, hand tools, trowels, brooms, chains, ladders, slag rods, inoculant cup, stopper rods, buckets