KW PATTERN CHANGE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

Neenah Foundry; Neenah (WI); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k plan with generous company match

Opportunity for advancement

Weekly pay

Zusammenfassung

Neenah Foundry Company is seeking a KW Pattern Change Operator to operate the Kunkel-Wagner molding line. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and offers cross-training across production tasks.

The operator will set up patterns per mold plan under supervisor guidance and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing on the production floor. Responsibilities include operating KW molding equipment, handling molten iron, and maintaining furnaces.

Qualifikationen

• Must be physically able to stand for long periods.
• Must actively engage in safe working practices.
• Must be able to tolerate warm working conditions and a loud environment.
• Must be comfortable working in small spaces.
• Must be comfortable working directly with molten iron.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts, with overtime.

Aufgaben

• Operate KW molding machine on the production floor.
• Work with molten iron.
• Operate 10 ton monorail hoist to transport molten iron.
• Operate 50 ton holding furnace.
• Maintain furnaces and ladles.
• Read and interpret process sheets.
• Rotate in and out of six different positions in the department.
• Unload racks of cores.
• Inspect cores and molds.
• Monitor patterns for stickers.
• Operate balancer for cores over 50 lbs.
• Sweep and shovel sand.
• Use air tools, grinders, and basic hand tools.

Jobbeschreibung

• On-site
• Foundry Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: KWPAT001495

Description

The KW Pattern Change Operator role is responsible for operating the Kunkel-Wagner molding machine on the production floor. This role is an entry-level opportunity and does not require previous experience. The position does offer the opportunity for cross training and experience in a variety of tasks related to production. The pattern exchange operator will setup the patterns into the bolster off of the mold plan with supervisors instructions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Practice high level of safety at all times

Operate KW molding machine

Work with molten iron

Operate 10 ton monorail hoist to transport molten iron

Operate 50 ton holding furnace

Maintain furnaces and ladles

Basic computer use

Lift cores up to 50 lbs. every 20 seconds

Responsible for machine lock out/tag out

Operate forklift as needed

Rotate in and out of (6) different positions in the department

Unload racks of cores

Inspect cores and molds

Monitor patterns for stickers

Operate balancer for cores over 50 lbs.

Sweep and shovel sand

Use air tools, grinders, and basic hand tools

Read and interpret process sheets

Education/Experience Requirements:

Must be physically able to stand for long periods of time

Must actively engage in safe working practices

Must be able to tolerate warm working conditions and a loud environment

Must be comfortable working in small spaces

Must be comfortable working directly with molten iron

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be at least 18 years old to apply

Shifts:

Must be available to work 8-12 hour shifts

Opportunity for over time / voluntary 12 hour shifts

Typical shift hours; Monday - Thursday, occasional Fridays

1 st shift: 5:00 am – 3:00 pm, 2 nd shift 3:00 pm – 1:00 AM, hours may vary

Pay rate:

Base pay rate of $27.01, 2 nd shift premium: $1.50, 3 rd shift premium: $1.00

Base rates increase $1/hour upon successful completion of probation (60 working days)

Health and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401k plan with generous company match

Opportunity for advancement

Weekly pay

Neenah Foundry Company is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information or national origin. Affe

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants withdisabilities.

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