Metal Casting General Labor — Shift Premium & Bonuses

Metal Technologies; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• $1,000 Retention Bonus
• Monthly attendance & performance bonus up to $6,000 annually!
• Excellent Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, 401k w/match, Education Assistance
• Stable Career with opportunities to advance
• Shift Premium: $1.50/hr 2nd shift (2pm-10pm); $1/hr 3rd shift (10pm-6am)

Responsibilities

• Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, etc.), following safe work practices and operating equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Operate shakeout including separating gates, risers, and castings using a hammer and hook at moving conveyor. Operate wedger, swing a hammer overhead to knee height, making contact with the iron casting/sprue.
• Visually inspect castings for defects per work instructions including external defects, excessive core fin or flash, burn‑in sand, high ingate, etc. standing in front of a moving conveyor.
• Operate grinders (i.e., hand and pedestal) to remove excess flashing in a safe manner by inspecting grinder for proper adjustment, cracks or chips in the wheel and overall working condition. Report any problems to the facilitator.
• Place, stack, grasp and/or throw finished parts in/on designated shipping containers knee to shoulder height for shipment as specified by work instructions.
• Operate and run offline blast as needed.
• Build boxes using stapler requiring bending at waist to staple boxes together.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• May be assigned other duties as needed.
• Must be able to work in a noisy, dusty environment.
• Must be comfortable working around moving machinery.
• Ability to work in close proximity to hot parts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.