WCM-Shakeout B

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works, LLC is seeking a production helper to remove poured flaskless and flask molds from the pouring floor and to prep the area for day shift pouring. You will maintain the shakeout zone and assist with sand and core rod removal before moving castings to grinding.

The role requires standing for long periods, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and learning to operate cab and remote foundry cranes. Prioritizing safety and clean workspaces is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and long periods of standing.
• Attention to safety and good housekeeping practices.
• Willingness to learn to operate cab and remote cranes.

Responsibilities

• Remove poured flaskless and flask molds from the pouring floor.
• Prep pouring floor for day shift pouring and maintain shakeout area.
• Move castings using cranes and assist with sand/core removal as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with dust collection and reclamation tasks.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Tools

Crane operation

Job description

Description

Responsible for removing poured flaskless and flasks molds from pouring floor. Prep pouring floor for day shift pouring (cleaning, sweeping, etc.) Maintain and clean area under and around shakeout area. Remove all feasible sand and core rods from castings prior to moving to grinding room. Use shakeout deck and cranes to remove castings from molds unless specified. Ability to learn how to run all cab and remote foundry cranes. Empty and switch out dust collectors and dust collector bags. Clean and empty reclamation system. Pull any/all loose debris from shakeout deck (flashing, rods, etc.). Empty mixer boxes from core bench and figure 9. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Maintain good housekeeping practices and habits while encouraging the same from coworkers. Exhibits safe execution of all tasks and duties. Work collaboratively with company supervision to meet company goals.

Requirements

Mostly light lifting with some occasional moderate to heavy lifting. Moderately heavy job moving patterns and related equipment. Works in standing position; at times requires frequent lifting and handling of medium to large castings. Chain hoists available for lifting heavy work. Some heavy lifting, push/pulling on occasion. Heavy physical effort in hand ramming of sand is also required. Some work must be performed in an awkward position.

Employees working in this position are required to frequently walk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.