What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mfg Tech - Foundry position at Townley Engineering & Manufacturing Co?
Founded in 1963, Townley Engineering & Manufacturing is a rapidly growing, American-made solutions expert for wear and abrasion problems found in the mining, dredging, and power industries. We are looking for motivated individuals, not afraid to get dirty, for our state-of-the-art white iron foundries. These positions perform a combination of duties in foundry such as; creating molds, melting metal, pouring metal into molds, removing castings from molds, moving foundry materials, moving sand, castings or other materials through the foundry by crane and forklift.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Functions:
- Pack sand molds and pour molten metals into sand molds
- Break up sand molds and slag
- Ability to apply mold coating, ramming/packing sand molds, closing, furnace operations, and shakeout
- Skim slag from surface of molten metal
- Remove gates, sprues and other projections from castings
- Measure out correct amounts of materials for furnace and loads charge
- Monitor the pouring of molten metal into molds and other forms to create castings with the help of ladles and hand-operated equipment.
- Carefully track the temperature gauges and color, heating units, furnace flames, etc. to melt metal as per requirements.
- Clean castings and patterns
- Follow oral and written instructions and/or direction given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects
- Ensure work area is clean and safe
This is not a complete list Requirements; additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements:
- Ability to proactively troubleshoot problems
- Work as a team within department and with other departments and Leads
- Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with the company's timekeeping policy and all other company policies
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products. Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand,
Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.
Job Type: Full-time
Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted. Physical capability to properly handle tooling and safely set up large pieces; including lifting, pushing, pulling, and positioning products. Must be able to stand, sit and bend for long periods of time.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing environment: loud noise levels, high temperatures, dirt and sand,
Required PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, dust masks, and/or respirators.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
Belleview, FL 34420: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
Belleview, FL 34420: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Townley Engineering & Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Townley Engineering & Manufacturing is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-employment drug screen and job-related employment physicals.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.