Sand Molding Line (AML) - 1st Shift

Harrison Steel Castings Company; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Vision and dental

Vacation

WeCare Clinic

Job summary

Harrison Steel Castings Company in Attica, IN seeks a hands-on molding operator for first shift on our automated line to help create large sand molds used in steel casting.

You will work in a team to complete mold assembly steps, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and operating within a loud, industrious environment. Training and benefits provided, with potential for advancement within the foundry.

Qualifications

• Hands-on work with attention to detail and safety.
• Basic math and reading skills for measurements and instructions.
• Able to identify and resolve problems quickly.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in mold assembly.
• Follows safety procedures and uses PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sand mixer to fill the pattern box with sand.
• Use a hand drill to drill holes in the sand mold.
• Paint molds with refractory coating.
• Assemble and position cores within the mold.
• Join mold halves to complete the assembly process.

Skills

Hands-on work

Basic math reading

Identify & resolve problems

Accuracy & thoroughness

Safety procedures

Job description

Did you enjoy creating sand castles, and would you want to do that on an industrial scale? Harrison Steel has an opening on first shift with its automated molding line to assist in creating large sand molds that will be used to create steel castings. Working as a team, the area is responsible for the entire creation of a mold. The molding process involves several different steps, such as:

• Operating the sand mixer to fill the pattern box with sand
• Operating a hand drill to drill holes in the sand mold
• Painting molds with a refractory coating
• Assembling and positioning cores in the mold
• Joining both halves of the mold to complete the assembly process

Qualifications and Skills

• Enjoys hands-on work
• Basic math & reading skills
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Works safely and observes all safety procedures

Work Environment

The employee regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Harrison Steel

Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.