What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry position at Flex-N-Gate?
Overview
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Scope of the Position
Foundry Operator
Responsibilities
- Condition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).
- Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.
- Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.
- Proper handling of foundry boxes.
- Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.
- Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.
- Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.
- Assist in training and development of associates in the department.
- Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.
- Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.
- Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.
- Promote team concepts and participate in teams.
- Complete necessary paperwork.
- Understand the needs of internal/external customers.
- Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.
- Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.
- Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years foundry experience.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
- Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die Development
- Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery:
- 90*, 5”, & 7” Grinders
- Air Sand Rammer
- Band Saw
- Crane
- Drills, Air & Electric
- Mapp & Oxygen Gas Torch
- Melting Pots
- Sand Conditioner
- Sander Disc & Spindle
- Table Saw
- Possess basic math skills.
- Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.
- Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
- Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects
Benefits
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement• Paid holidays and vacation timeWhat do our employees have to say?“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”“Lots of growth opportunity.”“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”Not just a job—a great place to work!Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.