Production Worker

Palmer Manufacturing and Supply, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. is seeking a production associate to manufacture aluminum plates, including grinding, hammering, and cutting with power and hand tools.

You will lift up to 80 lbs, operate a lathe, and maintain molds and machines in a foundry/warehouse setting. Qualifications include hand grinder use, measuring tape reading, forklift training, and willingness to work extended hours with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience using a hand grinder
• Ability to read a measuring tape; fractions to decimals
• Foundry experience (preferred)
• Welding experience (preferred)
• Willingness to use power tools & hand tools with repetitive motion - required
• Willingness to train and operate a forklift - required
• Must be able to lift, lower and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Physical requirements: stand/walk for extended periods; stairs & ladders; bend; kneel; twist; overhead work
• Must wear safety toe shoes and safety glasses in production areas
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Ladle melted aluminum into molds to produce plates per customer specifications
• Finish work on aluminum plates per customer specifications
• Set-up and maintenance of molds and machines
• Production of aluminum and copper wool per customer specifications
• Communicate with supervisor regarding supply inventory and scheduling
• Cross-training and willingness to help in other departments when directed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area
• Foundry & warehouse environment

Skills

Hand grinder knowledge

Measuring tape reading

Forklift operation

Power tool use

Lifts up to 80 lbs

Safety compliance

Welding experience

Foundry experience

Lathe operation

Tools

Lathe operation

Job description

Palmer Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., is a U.S.-based leader in the design and production of no-bake foundry and industrial processing equipment. Known for heavy-duty, long-lasting machinery and exceptional service, Palmer offers a wide range of products, including sand mixers, thermal and mechanical sand reclamation systems, molding systems, and complete foundry layout services. Headquartered in Springfield, Ohio, Palmer serves clients globally, with installations across the USA, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates multiple divisions, including Klein Palmer and Palmer Golf Solutions, and is a Corporate Member of the American Foundry Society.

The primary purpose of this position is the production of aluminum plates. This production includes grinding, hammering, and cutting, and the use of power tools, hand tools, machinery, and repetitive motion. Candidates must be able to lift, lower and carry individual plates which can weigh up to 80 lbs. This position also produces aluminum and copper wool, which requires the operation of a lathe.

We offer medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances on the first day of employment; company-paid short-term disability; 401(k) with company matching; PTO and paid holidays. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check. Relocation assistance is not available.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ladle melted aluminum into molds to produce plates per customer specifications
• Finish work on aluminum plates per customer specifications
• Set-up and maintenance of molds and machines
• Production of aluminum and copper wool per customer specifications
• Effectively communicate with supervisor regarding supply inventory and product scheduling
• Cross-training and willingness to help in other departments when directed
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work area

Benefits:

• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances on the first day of employment
• company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• PTO and paid holidays

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience using a hand grinder - required
• Ability to read a measuring tape - required; ability to easily convert fractions to decimals preferred
• Foundry experience - preferred
• Welding experience - preferred
• Willingness to use power tools & hand tools with repetitive motion - required; experience preferred
• Willingness to train and operate a forklift - required; experience preferred
• Must be able to lift, lower and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Physical requirements: stand/walk for extended periods; navigate stairs & ladders multiple times per day; bend; kneel; twist; work overhead
• Must be reliable, have a good work ethic, and have reliable transportation to work
• Must be trainable and willing to learn, including ladling melted aluminum & operating a lathe
• Must be able to work in hot & cold environments
• Must wear safety toe shoes and safety glasses in production areas
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check

Job details:

• Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; unpaid 30-minute daily lunch break
• Occasional mandatory overtime as directed, including weekends
• Foundry & warehouse environment