Foundry Production Technician

1 Year ago • All levels • Product Management

Job Summary

Job Description

Pentair is seeking a Foundry Production Tech to work alongside problem-solvers dedicated to the future of the planet, focusing on sustainable water solutions. The role involves performing various operations in the Foundry, including melting and pouring liquid metal, using a sledgehammer for knockouts, removing finished castings, and grinding and polishing. Responsibilities include operating machinery, using power hand tools, preparing iron for production lines, charging back furnaces, pouring molten iron samples, measuring and adding minerals, removing slag, and transferring molds. The job operates in a team-based lean manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on safety. Overtime is available, and candidates must be able to work both the first shift (5:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday) and third shift (7:00 pm - 5:30 am, Monday-Thursday). Physical requirements include standing, walking, twisting, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must have:
  • Operate machinery and power hand tools
  • Use sledgehammer for knockouts
  • Prepare iron for production
  • Handle molten iron
  • Work in a team environment
  • Adhere to safety protocols
Good to have:
  • Experience with overhead cranes
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing
  • Experience with forklifts
Perks:
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 5% match
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

You will perform a series of operations and duties throughout the Foundry from melting and pouring the liquid metal, swinging of a sledgehammer for knockouts, to removing the finished casting and grinding and polishing. 

Job description and details:

  • You will be helping with the process of producing castings for our pumps in our foundry, and the duties you could be performing are listed below.
  • Running machines and using power hand tools such as grinders
  • Using 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.
  • Measures, weighs and adds minerals and additives to the furnace and ladles as required by the iron control and laboratory technician.
  • Removes slag from the furnaces and taps the iron from the furnaces and 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. Worker will be required to center the ladle over the furnaces and is responsible for the distribution of the right 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.
  • Working in a team based lean manufacturing environment where safety is our number one priority 
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Position hours/shift (Overtime Available!): 

  • 1st shift: 5:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
  • 3rd shift: 7:00 pm - 5:30 am, Monday through Thursday 
  • All training will take place during first shift 
  • Overtime on Fridays when available
  • You must be able to work both shifts

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50lbs.

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $21.76/hr.

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.

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About The Company

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

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