Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of grey and ductile iron castings. With over 130 years of experience and tradition, Pier Foundry delivers high quality castings with the shortest lead times in the business. We are currently seeking committed, hardworking, and reliable individuals to fill this role in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment!

WAGE: $22.50 per hour

SHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 5:00AM - 3:30PM + Overtime, when available.

BENEFITS:

Competitive Wage + Overtime When Available
Medical/Dental/Life Insurance and Long-term/Short-term Disability
401k + Match
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account
Safety Focused Environment
Opportunities for Advancement
On-the-job Training
Parental Leave
Referral Program

POSITION: Clean & Grind Operator

REPORTS TO: Clean & Grind Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clean and Grind Operator performs the final stages of casting manufacturing before shipment to the customer. These tasks performed include all duties within the Clean & Grind department such as de-gating castings, sorting, grinding, cleaning, and other duties as required. This role has a combination of tasks in the department to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping, and delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS:

Conveyor

Break-off gating from castings using hydraulic wedge or mall
Sort gating into the proper PD/FD/GI bins
Load, run and unload parts from the wheelabrators
Operate equipment control panel as needed

Sorting Table

Sort castings into appropriate bins after blast clean
Inspect castings for visual defects
Accurately identify and record scrap castings
Read process sheets to determine job specific requirements

Grinding

Uses a variety of tools such as 30” wheel and assorted hand tools to remove gates, parting lines, flashes
Operates automated finishing machines
Follows SOP and job specific instructions
Maintains grind quota and high “on-standard” time. On-standard time reflects accurate log in to jobs and documentation of grind activity for the time dedicated to grinding
Accurately inspect castings for visual defects
Perform Tool inspections and report issues
Create Pier Crate (Box/Pallet) with tare weight

General Responsibilities

Maintain and clean equipment and work area
Alert supervisor to safety and or maintenance concerns
Perform daily operator PM’s and tooling inspections as required
Completes general foundry cleaning as needed
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of break-off, grinding, blasting and inspection preferred
Prior foundry or heavy industrial work experience preferred
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
Ability to follow directions, meet established grind quotes and show high attention to detailed required

Physical Work Requirements:

Describe any physical and mental exertions including mobility, weight lifting, visual requirements, patient care handling, dexterity level of independent judgment and level of emotional stress such as dealing with emergencies.

This position involves regular: bending and lifting; continuous standing for long periods of time on anti-fatigue mats; pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy parts and machines repetitively,

must be able to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions. Must be able to wear required PPE including respirator.

SHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 5:00AM - 3:30PM + Overtime, when available

Clean & Grind Operator - 1st Shift