Foundry Operator (Furnace Helper)

Location: Mentor, Ohio
Schedule: Full-Time | 5th Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
Status: Hourly

Join Our Team as a 5th Shift Foundry Operator

We are seeking a motivated and dependable 5th Shift Foundry Operator (Furnace Helper) to join our team in Mentor, OH. This role is critical to supporting vacuum casting operations and maintaining high-quality production standards in a fast-paced foundry environment.

This is a hands-on opportunity for individuals looking to build skills in advanced casting processes and grow into a Vacuum Casting Technician role.

Key Responsibilities

• Train to perform operations of a Vacuum Casting Technician
• Operate vacuum furnaces including equiax, directional solidification (D.S.), and single crystal furnaces
• Accurately record all required production and process data
• 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 and efficiency standards
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards within the foundry department
• Ensure all required documentation is organized and completed accurately
• Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes and materials
• Organize work to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing or foundry experience preferred
• Experience working 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 mindset with effective communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to follow detailed processes and technical instructions

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work in a high-activity, high-temperature foundry environment
• Ability to manage tight production deadlines and high workloads
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks as required

Why Join Us

• Consistent 5th shift schedule with full-time hours
• Opportunity to grow into a skilled Vacuum Casting Technician role
• Hands-on experience in advanced foundry operations
• Team-focused environment emphasizing safety, quality, and performance

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