The H-J Family of Companies

Foundry Laborer

The H-J Family of Companies  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

POWER YOUR FUTURE!

Every time you turn on a light switch, H-J is helping to deliver that power!

The H-J Family of Companies is a growing and innovative manufacturer and distributor of electrical components for power distribution. Located in High Ridge, Missouri since 1969, H-J has built our company on the quality of our products and services. We are looking for individuals with the drive and desire to join our team and help us continue to grow.

Essential Functions

  • Utilize a proprietary sand dispensing system to create sand molds from patterns.
  • Place molds onto a portable conveyor and move the conveyor into the setup area.
  • Use an overhead pneumatic hoist to transfer molds from the conveyor onto the pouring line. Prepare molds for the pouring process.
  • Move molds from the pouring line to a wheelabrator machine to separate metal castings from sand molds. Manually break metal castings off the runner system to separate good parts.
  • Visually inspect parts for defects to ensure quality.
  • Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping, shoveling, and other tasks as necessary.
  • Adhere to all safety rules, guidelines, and company policies. Participate in daily communication and safety meetings with the Foundry Supervisor and team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Prior foundry experience preferred. Experience with the Sodium Silicate CO2 sand process is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management and team members to understand assignments.

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the entire shift (average weight is approximately 15 lbs.).
  • Capability to manually move a portable conveyor weighing up to 2,500 lbs. (with assistance from a co-worker) 10–20 times per day.
  • Frequent sweeping and scooping of sand.
  • Ability to trundle a wheelbarrow loaded with sand weighing approximately 400 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with extreme heat in the summer and cold conditions in the winter.
  • Ability to climb a ladder during clean-up operations.
  • Manual work requiring frequent bending, stooping, squatting, standing, sweeping, shoveling, and walking.
  • Capability to remove castings weighing between 1 lb. and 30 lbs. from approximately 600 to 900 runners per day.
  • Ability to push several poured molds weighing between 20 lbs. and 80 lbs. up an inclined conveyor (approximately a 2-degree incline) 25–30 times per day

Shift Details

1st Shift is M-TH, 4 X 10-hour shifts, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm.

All employees are expected to work overtime hours as needed.
Overtime is typically twice a month on Fridays and are 8-hour shifts.

We offer 4 X 10-hour shifts and a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company provided life insurance, 401K, profit-sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, employee events and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to grow with the company.

Apply today at www.h-j.com/careers!

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The H-J Family of Companies

About The H-J Family of Companies

Global manufacturer and supplier of transformer, switchgear, and breaker components and hardware - Since 1969

The H-J Family of Companies is in business to provide our customers with high quality, cost-effective products and services. We take great pride in our business and serving our customers. Founded in 1969, we have built our business over the past decades with a “customer first” approach. As the business has evolved, we have continually expanded our product and service offering while maintaining our focus on customer service.

H-J has a multi-faceted offering which is unmatched in the transformer and switchgear components market. We have H-J wholly-owned and operated manufacturing facilities which are vertically integrated and continually improving our operations and offering. We have also developed extensive supply networks with high quality providers from around the world to complement our production and vertical integration. The other piece of our offering is based on strong partnerships with world-renowned manufacturers. H-J is proud to represent and partner with these companies to offer our customers complete solutions with a breadth of offering which is unprecedented in the market.

We at H-J value and nurture long-term relationships, and we look forward to working with you.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
High Ridge, MO
Year Founded
1969
Website
h-j.com
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