What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry position at Cooper Machinery Services?
Job Title: Foundry Worker
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Group: Regular – Full Time
Department: Manufacturing Indirect
Location: Indianapolis, IN
About Cooper Machinery Services
Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.
Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.
Job Overview
The aluminum Foundry workers are responsible for producing aluminum castings by operating furnaces, molds and related equipment in a foundry environment. The role involves melting, pouring aluminum castings according to production specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Group: Regular – Full Time
Department: Manufacturing Indirect
Location: Indianapolis, IN
About Cooper Machinery Services
Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.
Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.
Job Overview
The aluminum Foundry workers are responsible for producing aluminum castings by operating furnaces, molds and related equipment in a foundry environment. The role involves melting, pouring aluminum castings according to production specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Melt and pour aluminum into molds using furnaces and ladles.
- Prepare molds and cores for casting operations.
- Inspect castings for defects and perform necessary finishing tasks (e.g., grinding, trimming, cleaning).
- Monitor temperatures, equipment, and materials to ensure consistent quality.
- Follow all safety protocols for handling molten metal and operating machinery.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
- Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of casting processes
- Understand and follow technical procedures accurately
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a foundry or metalworking environment is an asset
- Ability to lift heavy materials and work in high-heat temperatures.
- Reading calipers and micrometers is not a must but preferred.
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Self-starter