Foundry

Responsibilities


* Condition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).


* Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.


* Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.


* Proper handling of foundry boxes.


* Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.


* Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.


* Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.


* Assist in training and development of associates in the department.


* Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.


* Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area


* Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.


* Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.


* Promote team concepts and participate in teams.


* Complete necessary paperwork.


* Understand the needs of internal/external customers.


* Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.


* Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.


* Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.


* Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.


* Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.

Qualifications


* Minimum of 8 years foundry experience.


* Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.


* Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die Development


* Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery:


* 90

*, 5”, & 7” Grinders


* Air Sand Rammer


* Band Saw


* Crane


* Drills, Air & Electric


* Mapp & Oxygen Gas Torch


* Melting Pots


* Sand Conditioner


* Sander Disc & Spindle


* Table Saw


* Possess basic math skills.


* Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.


* Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.


* Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.


* Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects