Green Sand Cutoff

Palmer Foundry, Inc.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Foundry, Inc. in Palmer, MA is seeking a Green Sand cutoff operator to trim excess aluminum from castings without cutting into the casting. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication on the shop floor.

The shift runs from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. You will cut excess aluminum, separate scrap, report defects, move scrap barrels, and maintain the saw and blades while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Cutoff excess aluminum from metal castings.
• Separate material type for scrapping.
• Report defects.
• Transport full scrap barrels to melt department.
• Sort and palletize parts after processing.
• Maintain saw, change blades, and PMs.
• Assist mold dump or knockout as required.
• Inspect all safety measures/equipment.
• Clean and maintain area.
• Attend production meetings.
• Complete department safety sheets.
• Perform other duties or assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Team Work

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Database software

Job description

Summary:

Palmer Foundry seeks a Green Sand cutoff operator to cut off excess aluminum from metal castings without cutting into casting. Must have good organization and communication skills. Attention to detail a must.

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Duties:

• Cutoff excess aluminum from metal castings
• Separate material type for scrapping
• Report defects
• Transport full scrap barrels to melt department
• Sort and palletize parts after processing
• Maintain saw, change blades, & PMs
• Assist mold dump or knockout as required
• Inspect all safety measures/equipment
• Clean and maintain area
• Attend production meetings
• Complete department safety sheets
• Perform other duties or assignments as directed by management

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Education/Experience:

No specific education or certification is required, however, high school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and write

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software for reviewing work instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually hot and very loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Shift schedule is 5:00 am to 1:30 pm

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Palmer Foundry also complies with federal employment eligibility verification laws through the E-Verify process. To verify identity and legal authority to work in the U.S., on their first day of employment, employees must present either a document which establishes both identity and work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Passport or Permanent Resident Card), or provide one document for identity (e.g., a state-issued driver's license) and one for work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Social Security Card). All documents must be unexpired and presented in original form to Palmer Foundry for the completion of Form I‑9 and the E-Verify process.