Metal Casting Technician

ADP, Inc.; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Operator to support melting metal, pouring into molds, and finishing castings on a production line. The role involves sand preparation, flask assembly, and general shop duties in a busy foundry environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to work overtime. Must be able to work in a noisy industrial setting with strong attention to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimal experience required.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (analysis, interpretation, reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships across the organization and with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to influence peers and management.
• Self-motivation with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Mechanical aptitude; ability to use hand tools and basic power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Move sand, castings, flasks, or other materials around foundry.
• Assemble flasks.
• Water and mix sand, shovel sand into flask, and compact sand into flasks.
• Spray binder on surface of sand molds and dry surface with blowtorch.
• Fit together, clamp, and unclamp cope and drag on production line.
• Weigh materials for furnace charge and load into melting furnace.
• Skim slag from molten metal surface.
• Carry or push ladles of molten metal on monorail and pour into molds.
• Install and remove steel clamps to hold flasks together.
• Break sand mold from finished casting.
• Sort castings into groups for assembly.
• Clean castings, patterns, and flasks.
• Remove gates, sprues, and projections with sledge, pneumatic hammer, or power hacksaw.
• Break up slag and move to dump.
• Chisel crucibles and ladle linings.
• Prepare plaster and refine ladle.
• Sweep and clean work areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Planning

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Operator to support melting metal, pouring into molds, and finishing castings on a production line. The role involves sand preparation, flask assembly, and general shop duties in a busy foundry environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to work overtime. Must be able to work in a noisy industrial setting with strong attention to safety and teamwork.