About this role
About the Role We are seeking a dependable and motivated 4th Shift Foundry Operator (Furnace Helper) to join our team in Mentor, OH. This role supports vacuum casting operations and helps maintain high production and quality standards in a fast-paced foundry environment. The position offers an opportunity to develop into a Vacuum Casting Technician with hands-on training in advanced casting processes.
What You'll Do
- Train to perform the duties of a Vacuum Casting Technician
- Operate vacuum furnaces including equiax, directional solidification (D.S.), and single crystal furnaces
- Accurately record all required process and production information
- 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 efficiency standards
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the foundry department
- Ensure all documentation is properly completed
What We're Looking For
- Dependable, motivated candidate willing to train in a vacuum casting environment
- Interest in progressing toward Vacuum Casting Technician role
- Ability to operate vacuum furnaces and perform setup/changeovers
- Ability to follow SOPs and maintain accurate documentation
- Commitment to production efficiency and clean, safe working conditions
Nice to Have
- Experience or familiarity with vacuum casting operations and advanced casting processes (not required, but helpful)
Compensation & Benefits
- Not specified in the posting; 4th Shift, 12-hour rotating schedule is noted