Shakeout Operator: Forklift & Casting Pro (Temp-to-Hire)

Bonney Staffing; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and prescription coverage

Temp-to-hire potential

Retirement options

Job summary

Bonney Staffing in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Shakeout Operator to support the metal casting process on-site. You will operate forklifts and heavy machinery, remove castings from sand molds, and help move materials through production.

Role is on-site with a temp-to-hire pathway. Start ASAP. Pay is $20.50 per hour, with Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, offering growth within a reputable manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Basic machinery experience or a willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience preferred; training may be provided
• Physical stamina for lifting, standing, and performing manual tasks
• Dependability, punctuality, strong safety awareness, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts and heavy machinery to move molds, materials, and finished castings
• Removing castings from sand molds after cooling while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Using a plasma cutter to break items out of molds and cut metal pieces
• Separating castings from sand during the shakeout process and preparing them for finishing
• Transporting materials and finished products to the next stages of production

Skills

Basic machinery experience

Forklift experience

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift training (preferred)

Job description

Bonney Staffing in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Shakeout Operator to support the metal casting process on-site. You will operate forklifts and heavy machinery, remove castings from sand molds, and help move materials through production.

Role is on-site with a temp-to-hire pathway. Start ASAP. Pay is $20.50 per hour, with Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, offering growth within a reputable manufacturing team.