What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Department Lead Technician position at Illinois Carbide Tool Co Inc?
FOUNDRY DEPARTMENT LEAD TECHNICIAN
Illinois Carbide Tool Company is looking for a dependable and hardworking Foundry Department Technician to join our team on 1st shift.
CROBALT, a division of Illinois Carbide, is a small batch specialized production casting company producing a Cobalt Base alloy used in the woodworking industry as well as the medical field because of its non-magnetic, non-corrosive properties. We are proud to say that our product has been made in the USA since 1973 and proudly serves the global market.
Our people are our greatest strength at Crobalt. We are proud of our talented team, whose dedication ensures we consistently deliver superior cutting tools and wear materials while maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
Responsibilities Include:
- Oversee entire Specialized Alloy Casting Procedure of small lots. Casting small lots 2 times per week.
- Specialized Training for our proprietary casting procedure/system.
- Follow all company safety rules and procedures.
- Maintain furnace in operating condition.
- Identify, weigh, and mix alloys to achieve consistent required metal chemistry.
- Inventory control of required foundry materials.
- Prepare furnace startup, shutdown, cleaning, and maintenance activities.
- Graphite molds repair or replace.
- Keep work areas clean and organized
- Cross-train and perform duties of other foundry operations.
- Assist experienced employees with daily production tasks.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous manufacturing, or foundry experience is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Able to work alone effectively and as part of a team
- Able to work safely in an industrial environment.
- Able to lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to safely work around molten and moving equipment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Stable employment
- Opportunity for overtime
- Health Insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 1st shift
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities to learn and advance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gurnee, IL 60031 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gurnee, IL 60031: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32