Earn $25.77 per hour! ENTRY LEVEL MANUFACTURING Foundry Operator -- Multiple Shifts Available!

About the Role
The Foundry Operator performs investment casting melt and pour operations, including dewaxing, burnout, and metal casting activities in accordance with Hitchiner's foundry procedures, alloy specifications, and safety requirements. This role operates high-temperature furnaces and casting equipment, handles molten metal operations, and ensures that casting parameters meet metallurgical and quality standards for aerospace, defense, and automotive programs.

U.S. Person Required

Travel Percentage

Is Relocation Available

Yes

0%

No

What You’ll Do

% of Time

1

Operate casting furnace equipment following approved foundry procedures, alloy-specific process parameters, and safety protocols.

40%

2

Perform melt and pour operations including alloy charging, melt preparation, temperature monitoring, and metal casting into prepared ceramic shells.

30%

3

Inspect shells pre and post-pour for visual casting defects, shell integrity issues, and dimensional concerns, segregating and documenting nonconforming product.

15%

4

Maintain foundry equipment and work area including furnace maintenance tasks, equipment cleaning, and 5S compliance in all foundry areas.

10%

5

Complete foundry production documentation including melt records, heat logs, alloy traceability records, and quality documentation accurately.

5%

Total

100%

Available Schedules
3rd shift, 6:00p-6:30a, SSM
3rd shift, 10:30p-7:00a, M-F
Who You Are

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

No prior experience required.

Certifications

None required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Thorough understanding of foundry safety requirements including molten metal hazards, PPE requirements, and emergency response procedures.
Ability to follow alloy and recipe-specific casting procedures and process parameter requirements.
Attention to detail for alloy traceability, melt record documentation, and casting quality inspection.
Physical ability to work in high-temperature environments with appropriate PPE.
Ability to operate high-temperature furnace equipment safely and respond to process deviations.
Effective communication with supervisors and metallurgy on casting conditions and quality observations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment: Active foundry environment with high-temperature furnaces, molten metal, and industrial casting equipment.
Physical demands: Extended standing in high-temperature areas; physically demanding work including shell and casting handling; lifting up to 70 lbs. Vision – 20/20 or correctable.
PPE: Full foundry PPE required including face shield, heat-resistant foundry coat, safety glasses, safety-toed boots, heat-resistant gloves, and hearing protection. (PPE ensemble will vary depending on task and as described in Job Safety Card.)
Respirator: Ability to achieve medical clearance, fit testing and training requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Personnel may be required to perform other duties as assigned by a lead or supervisor.