Mold Machine Operator

  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: $22.00 per hour   $1/hour Shift Differential   SHIFT: 10-hour shifts: M-Th- 3:30PM - 2:00AM + Overtime - Training on 1st Shift 7AM-5:30PM    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: Mold Machine Operator REPORTS TO:   Production Supervisor - Mold & Core JOB SUMMARY:   Combination of tasks in the Mold department to achieve agreed upon performance levels with respect to job safety, quality, production, cost, housekeeping and delivery. Perform all duties within the Mold department as required.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS: * Effectively and efficiently operate mold machines to meet the production demands of the of the melt department. * Follows safety policies and wears required PPE at all times  *  Reads and interprets all job card instructions to understand job specific requirements  * Staging of cores and patterns for upcoming job runs   * Performs changeovers and ensures smooth transition to next production run  *  Sets up mold machine for operation  * Performs pattern inspections before running job  *  Maintains a clean and organized work area  *  Inspects each mold to ensure quality   * Performs daily machine operator preventative maintenance  * All other duties as assigned by management    QUALIFICATIONS:   * High school diploma or GED, preferred. * Previous experience in core making or related machine operation preferred   * Prior foundry or heavy industrial work experience preferred    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 concrete surfaces; pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy parts and machines repetitively, must be able to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions.