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Foundry Operator (4th Shift)

Precision Castparts
Mentor, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
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4th Shift Foundry Operator (Furnace Helper)

Location: Mentor, Ohio

Schedule: Full-Time | 4th Shift (12-Hour Rotating Shifts)

Join Our Team as a 4th Shift Foundry Operator

We are seeking a dependable and motivated 4th Shift Foundry Operator (Furnace Helper) to join our team in Mentor, OH. This role is essential to supporting vacuum casting operations and maintaining high production and quality standards in a fast-paced foundry environment.

This position provides an opportunity to develop into a Vacuum Casting Technician, with hands-on training in advanced casting processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Train to perform the duties of a Vacuum Casting Technician
  • Operate vacuum furnaces including equiax, directional solidification (D.S.), and single crystal furnaces
  • Accurately record all required process and production information
  • Ram crucibles and perform furnace setup and changeovers, including D.S. susceptors, coils, and melt coils
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), engineering procedures, and special lot instructions
  • Meet established production efficiency standards
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards within the foundry department
  • Ensure all documentation is properly completed and maintained
  • Develop a thorough understanding of production processes and materials
  • Organize work to maintain smooth and efficient operations
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Experience:

  • Previous manufacturing or foundry experience preferred
  • Experience with industrial equipment or high-temperature processes is a plus

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred (experience may substitute)

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to meet deadlines and production goals
  • Proven reliability with a strong attendance record
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Team-oriented with effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to work in a high-activity, high-temperature foundry environment
  • Ability to handle physically demanding tasks
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and high production demands

Why Join Us

  • Full-time schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts
  • Opportunity to grow into a skilled Vacuum Casting Technician role
  • Hands-on experience with advanced foundry and casting processes
  • Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and performance

Keywords

4th Shift Foundry Operator, Foundry Furnace Helper, Vacuum Casting Operator, Furnace Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Casting Technician, Industrial Furnace Jobs, Metal Casting, Foundry Jobs Ohio, Rotating Shift Manufacturing.

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