Über diese Foundry Production Technician, 1st Shift Stelle bei Pentair
Job Description:
Foundry Production Technician, 1st Shift - Ashland, OH
At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.
We have an opportunity for a Foundry Production Tech join the Ashland, OH, team. You will perform a series of operations and duties throughout the foundry, such as melting and pouring the liquid metal, swinging a sledgehammer for knockouts, removing the finished casting, and grinding and polishing.
You will:
Help with the process of producing castings for our pumps in our foundry, and the duties you could be performing are listed below.
Run machines and use power hand tools such as grinders
Use a sledgehammer on a frequent basis to do knockouts from the molds
Perform and assist a series of operations or duties to make iron and prepare it for the production lines, charges back furnaces by using overhead crane, pours molten iron samples for chemistry and temperatures.
Measure, weigh, and add minerals and additives to the furnace and ladles as required by the iron control and laboratory technician.
Remove slag from the furnaces and tap the iron from the furnaces.
Maintain and repair spouts on both ladles and furnaces as needed.
Brings supplies and additives to the deck and removes slag hoppers from deck with hoist and forklift.
Center the ladle over the furnaces – distribute the correct grade of iron and quantity to the molding lines.
Move weights from one mold to the next (once the sprue is grey) at No-Bake line.
Transfer molds from closing line to pouring conveyors and from pouring conveyers to cooling conveyers.
Work in a team based lean manufacturing environment where safety is our number one priority
Key Qualifications:
Overhead crane or hoist — charging furnaces, moving ladles, and transporting materials.
Mechanical aptitude — comfort using grinders, power tools, and basic mechanical equipment.
Machine operation experience preferred — running production machinery safely and efficiently.
Ability to work in extreme conditions — heat, noise, dust, and fast paced production.
Physical requirements: Heavy manual labor ability - standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, swinging sledgehammer, and lowering weights up to 50 pounds.
Shift:
1st Shift: 5:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday
3rd Shift: 7:00 pm - 5:30 am, Monday – Thursday
All training will take place during first shift
Overtime on Fridays when needed
You must be able to work both shifts
Compensation:
The hourly pay for this role is: $22.36/hour.
Benefits:
As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Prescription drug insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
