Fresno Valves & Castings
GENERAL LABOR (Foundry and Grinding Departments)
Fresno Valves & Castings, Selma, California, United States, 93662
GENERAL LABOR (Foundry and Grinding Departments)
Location: 7736 E. Springfield Ave., Selma CA 93662Job Type: Full Time-HourlyDepartment: Foundry and Grinding DepartmentsOpened Until Filled
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Classification: Non-exemptCompensation: $16.50 PHFoundry Schedule: Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays) 5:00 AM - 1:30PMGrinding Schedule: Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays) 5:30 AM - 2:00PM
Reports to: Foundry and/or Grinding department Supervisor(s)/Manager(s)
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for performing a variety of duties to make products that involve melting and pouring metal while supporting the direct labor operations of the foundry department. Grinds and smooths surfaces of items, such as sprinklers, specialty products, etc., prior to finishing operations by performing essential duties and responsibilities while supporting the grinding department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Foundry):Shaking out molds and placing jackets and weights on each moldMoves sand, castings or other foundry materials onto conveyorOperating hand tools, machines and other foundry equipmentBreaks sand molds from finished casting, using bar or hammerPulls reinforcing wires from castings off of conveyorVisually inspect products for defectsAssist all molders and at the appropriate time, dumping the poured molds into the shaker unitSuccessfully complete safety training, and demonstrate ability to comply with company safety and environmental policies and guidelinesMaintain and perform housekeeping of general shop, including sweeping and shoveling sand, knocking out cores, cleaning cores, loading and unloading various materialsMaintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulationsGood attendance is an essential function of the job.Performs any and all other job-related tasks as assignedESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Grinding):
Examine and feel the surface of the workplace for defects.Start the grinder and move the surface of the workplace to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess material, and burrs.Replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts.Operate a stand or pedestal grinder to remove fins, parting lines, gates, risers, rough spots, and other excess metals from a variety of castings in accordance with specifications. The incumbent may be called upon to operate portable grinders.Work with small to medium-sized castings. Work is subject to inspection and checks, with instructions given on new work or variations in requirements.Grind to maintain contours, present smooth surfaces, etc. The operator sorts, stacks, and moves castings as directed. Grinding wheels must be changed and dressed as necessary.Good attendance is an essential function of the job.Performs any and all other job-related tasks as assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications and Skills
High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in a foundry or manufacturing environment is preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work different shifts per season demandREASONING ABILITIES:
Requires the use of some judgment to comply with instructions, follow prescribed methods, and make minor decisions regarding setups, operations, and processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear. The job may involve difficult work positions for brief periods.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Concentrated efforts are required for periods of 1 to 15 minutes. Continuous mental or visual attention is needed with constant alertness to maintain tolerances and follow established sequences. Constant alertness and good safety work habits are necessary to prevent bodily injury.
Physical Requirements
Standing - frequent to continuousWalking - occasional to frequentBending/stooping - occasionalSquatting/kneeling - occasionalGripping/manipulation - frequentLift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waistWORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is variable. Wearing protective equipment at all times-safety glasses, safety shield, earplugs or muffs, safety shoes, apron, and gloves-is required.
Personal Protective Equipment:
The following personal protective equipment is required and must be worn at all times while performing the duties of this job and while in marked designated areas:
Approved safety glassesSteel-toed shoesEar plugsCoverallsApronGlovesHard hatHalf/full face respirator with safety shieldCasting your future with FVC!
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) & Profit SharingPaid VacationPaid Sick LeavePaid Holidays
Successful candidates must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.
All applicants are required to submit company application at the time of the interview.
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Successful candidate must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.
Location: 7736 E. Springfield Ave., Selma CA 93662Job Type: Full Time-HourlyDepartment: Foundry and Grinding DepartmentsOpened Until Filled
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Classification: Non-exemptCompensation: $16.50 PHFoundry Schedule: Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays) 5:00 AM - 1:30PMGrinding Schedule: Monday through Friday (occasional Saturdays) 5:30 AM - 2:00PM
Reports to: Foundry and/or Grinding department Supervisor(s)/Manager(s)
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for performing a variety of duties to make products that involve melting and pouring metal while supporting the direct labor operations of the foundry department. Grinds and smooths surfaces of items, such as sprinklers, specialty products, etc., prior to finishing operations by performing essential duties and responsibilities while supporting the grinding department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Foundry):Shaking out molds and placing jackets and weights on each moldMoves sand, castings or other foundry materials onto conveyorOperating hand tools, machines and other foundry equipmentBreaks sand molds from finished casting, using bar or hammerPulls reinforcing wires from castings off of conveyorVisually inspect products for defectsAssist all molders and at the appropriate time, dumping the poured molds into the shaker unitSuccessfully complete safety training, and demonstrate ability to comply with company safety and environmental policies and guidelinesMaintain and perform housekeeping of general shop, including sweeping and shoveling sand, knocking out cores, cleaning cores, loading and unloading various materialsMaintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulationsGood attendance is an essential function of the job.Performs any and all other job-related tasks as assignedESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Grinding):
Examine and feel the surface of the workplace for defects.Start the grinder and move the surface of the workplace to remove scratches, laminated metal, excess material, and burrs.Replace worn abrasive disks, wheels, and belts.Operate a stand or pedestal grinder to remove fins, parting lines, gates, risers, rough spots, and other excess metals from a variety of castings in accordance with specifications. The incumbent may be called upon to operate portable grinders.Work with small to medium-sized castings. Work is subject to inspection and checks, with instructions given on new work or variations in requirements.Grind to maintain contours, present smooth surfaces, etc. The operator sorts, stacks, and moves castings as directed. Grinding wheels must be changed and dressed as necessary.Good attendance is an essential function of the job.Performs any and all other job-related tasks as assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Qualifications and Skills
High School Diploma or equivalentExperience in a foundry or manufacturing environment is preferredAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work different shifts per season demandREASONING ABILITIES:
Requires the use of some judgment to comply with instructions, follow prescribed methods, and make minor decisions regarding setups, operations, and processes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, or hear. The job may involve difficult work positions for brief periods.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Concentrated efforts are required for periods of 1 to 15 minutes. Continuous mental or visual attention is needed with constant alertness to maintain tolerances and follow established sequences. Constant alertness and good safety work habits are necessary to prevent bodily injury.
Physical Requirements
Standing - frequent to continuousWalking - occasional to frequentBending/stooping - occasionalSquatting/kneeling - occasionalGripping/manipulation - frequentLift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis floor to waistWORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is variable. Wearing protective equipment at all times-safety glasses, safety shield, earplugs or muffs, safety shoes, apron, and gloves-is required.
Personal Protective Equipment:
The following personal protective equipment is required and must be worn at all times while performing the duties of this job and while in marked designated areas:
Approved safety glassesSteel-toed shoesEar plugsCoverallsApronGlovesHard hatHalf/full face respirator with safety shieldCasting your future with FVC!
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) & Profit SharingPaid VacationPaid Sick LeavePaid Holidays
Successful candidates must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.
All applicants are required to submit company application at the time of the interview.
www.fresnovalves.com
Successful candidate must meet all conditions of Fresno Valves & Casting's Drug and Alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment. Drug/alcohol screening is administered post-offer and pre-employment.