Shakeout Operator (5:00am to 1:30pm) MBAF

gwelec; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric, innovating since 1905, seeks a Shakeout Operator to support foundry operations and production flow. This role involves loading, unloading, and maintaining mold/shaker processes while upholding safety and quality standards.

Starting wage is $20.50 per hour, with opportunities to train others and contribute to a team-focused environment within a global power grid solutions leader.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely use small hand and power tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions in English and effectively communicate with supervisor regarding manufacturing processes.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of machinery.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and perform housekeeping of general shop, including sweeping, shoveling sand, shaking out molds, knocking out cores, cleaning cores, loading and unloading materials, and handling jackets and weights on each mold.
• Assist molders with dumping poured molds into the shaker unit.
• Collaborate as a team to service the green sand molding line.
• Move castings to the grinding area.
• Use various hand tools including hammers, cold chisels, and files.
• Report production quantities and items for each work order.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Train others in machine operator tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work for defects before passing to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

Skills

Safety-conscious tool use

English reading/comprehension

Machinery operation

Verbal/written instructions in English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Shakeout Operator

General Summary:

Performs a variety of duties to support foundry operations, production flow and safe operations

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and perform housekeeping of general shop. This includes sweeping and shoveling sand, shaking out molds, knocking out cores, cleaning cores, loading and unloading various materials, placing jackets and weights on each mold
• Assist molders with dumping the poured molds into the shaker unit.
• Responsible for working together as a team to service the entire green sand molding line.
• Move castings to the grinding area.
• Use of a variety of hand tools including hammers, cold chisels and ,files.
• Reports production quantities and items for each work order
• Maintain safe a and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of machine operator tasks as needed
• Inspect all work for defects prior to passing it on to the next operation
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to safely use small hand and power tools
• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions in English and effectively communicate with supervisor regarding manufacturing processes.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of machinery
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or combination of work experience and skill development required.
• 6+ months of experience working in a manufacturing environment is desirable, experience in a foundry is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The work is classified as Medium – Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles) Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

Lifting Demands:

• Lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis floor to shoulder
• Lift up to 25 lbs on a frequent basis floor to chest
• Carry up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis up to 25 feet

This role starts at $20.50

Why join us?

G&W enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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