Second Shift Foundry Cell Lead

Jobot; Odessa (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime is available

Job summary

Jobot in Holden, MO is hiring for a Second Shift Foundry Cell Lead. You will lead a casting cell on the 3:00 PM–11:00 PM shift, supervise operators, ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and collaborate with maintenance on automated pouring and robotics.

You’ll manage tooling, run first-piece checks, monitor furnace temperatures, and train the team on standard work and mold changes. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing; aluminum foundry/permanent mold experience preferred
• Leadership experience with a shift/team
• Familiarity with permanent/semi-permanent mold, core setting, blueprint reading
• Comfort with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) and gauges
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Able to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs in a hot, loud foundry environment

Responsibilities

• Assign operators to casting machines and adjust staffing to hit hourly targets
• Enforce safety standards and proper PPE usage
• Oversee permanent mold machines, automated pouring and robotics
• Run first piece and in-process checks; spot defects and quarantine bad parts
• Track furnace temperatures and cooling lines; coordinate with maintenance to limit downtime
• Train the shift on standard work and mold changes; hand off notes to the next shift

Skills

Leadership

Safety first

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go Gauges

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Second Shift Foundry Cell Lead

$34 - $35 per hour | Holden, MO | On-site | Permanent

2nd shift Machining Cell Lead, aluminum permanent mold, lead your own cell, automation and robotics

A bit about us:

A specialty aluminum casting manufacturer running permanent and semi permanent mold production in a high volume, automated environment. ISO certified, serving automotive and industrial customers with tight quality standards.

Why join us?

A real step into leadership for someone already strong on the floor. You run your own casting cell on second shift, work hands on with automated pouring and robotics, and get trained on the process from mold to finished part.

• Overtime is available.

Job Details

Lead a casting cell on second shift, keeping production safe, on schedule and on quality. Hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with overtime and weekends as needed.

What you’ll do

• Assign operators to casting machines, rotary setups and core setting stations, and adjust staffing to hit hourly targets
• Enforce safety standards, including aluminized PPE, lockout tagout and safe molten aluminum handling
• Oversee permanent mold machines, automated pouring and robotics to hold cycle times and part quality
• Run first piece and in process checks, spot defects like porosity, cold shuts and flash, and quarantine bad parts right away
• Track furnace temperatures, die coatings and cooling lines, and work with maintenance and tooling to limit downtime
• Train the shift on standard work, mold changes and finishing, and hand off clean notes on output, scrap and open issues to third shift

What we’re looking for

• 2 or more years of manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year in an aluminum foundry, permanent mold or die casting setting preferred
• Proven ability to lead and coach a crew on an off shift with a calm, safety first presence
• Familiarity with permanent or semi permanent mold, core setting and basic blueprint reading
• Comfortable with calipers, micrometers and go no go gauges
• Forklift, overhead crane or automated cell experience, plus working knowledge of OSHA hot work and lockout tagout
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus
• Able to stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs in a hot, loud foundry environment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.