Foundry Worker jobs in Rockford, IL

***Concast Technician in Delavan, WI starting at $18.00-$19.00/Hour dependent on experience

***Up to four weeks paid time off annually

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

We have a direct hire, full time, permanent opening for an experienced Concast Technician in Delavan. This is an opportunity to work 2nd shift, hours varying weekly: 4pm-4am Monday-Wednesday and 12pm-8pm Thursday-Friday. We are pleased to offer a competitive wage, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package effective day one of employment. Success in this role could set you up to advance within the company, a global industry leader.

REWARDS, BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We are passionate Solution Makers, approaching every project, process and problem with enthusiasm because our work matters - to consumers, to our customers and to us. Here are some ways we take care of our teammates.

• Competitive Pay and Bonus Structures for all employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Contributions – 5% company match with immediate vesting
• Competitive Vacation and Floating Holiday Days Off
• Flexible Work
• Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities with Benefits
• Professional Development Programs – Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Matching Charitable Gift Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Support
• Healthy Minds & Healthy Lives Resources
• Climate Controlled Environment

With global headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) innovates with customers to help feed and enhance the world by designing, delivering, and servicing high value solutions at the heart of growing and sustaining our diverse communities. The company's product offering is concentrated in rotating, actuating and hydraulic technologies, as well as automated process systems, into food and beverage, industrial and power and energy markets. SPX FLOW has approximately $2 billion in annual revenues with operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 150 countries.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Produce metal castings and continuous cast bar stock.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Prepare concast unit equipment for a specific metal continuous casting operation.
• Prepare and set up sandcast molds for discreet casting operation.
• Melting and pouring of molten metals.
• Knock out sand castings.
• Weigh and prepare metal charges.
• Measure and record pertinent data.
• Cut off and dress finish castings.
• Operate band saws and various power tools.
• Operate and monitor all functions of the continuous casting operation.
• Assemble, install and align dies in preparation for a continuous casting operation.
• Operate Fork Truck
• Assist with other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
• Run bridge crane for pouring ladles

SKILLS

• Ability to deal with extreme heats. Required to wear personal protective equipment including leggings, hard hat, face shield, aluminized coat and gloves, safety glasses and metatarsal guarded steel toed boots. Must be physically fit to acclimate to intermittent exposure to radiant heat.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and or verbal instructions. Must have an eye for detail; must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs; ability to maneuver 40 lbs or more with overhead cranes; must be able to follow all safety policies and procedures; must be able to work in a team environment; must have excellent work ethics.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, detail orientated, dependable with a good attendance record and have a positive attitude.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent. Dependable team player with one to two years of stable work employment experience in foundry or manufacturing experience.

COMPETENCIES

Adaptability

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Communication

Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement

Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning

Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Contributing to Team Success

Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

Initiating Action

Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Work Standards

Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is required to work in a hazardous environment. The noise level in the work environment can be occasionally high.
• Employee must be able to work other than normal scheduled hours when metal casting operations are scheduled, including some weekends.
• Employee must be able to perform physical work in a high-temperature environment. Employee must also be able to work nearby high-magnetics fields. Pacemakers or other similar implanted devices may be affected.
• Specific PPE is required within the cell.

DISCLAIMER

• 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 intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPX VALUES

• All SPX divisions are committed to the effective use of the SPX Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

QUALITY

• Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

SPX Flow is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Foundry: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person