Job Description

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

Primary Function:
Remove molds from their storage area, perform needed inspections, repairs, and any other required tasks (i.e. Kaowool wrap). Load molds into the ovens in proper sequence and quantities, complete required paperwork and keep foundry operators informed of any irregularities. Load molds into casting chambers or sand beds.

Tools and Equipment:
Burnout ovens, racks, conveyors, fluidized sand beds, ladles, automated lifting devices, pneumatic and electric chipping hammers and rammers, hoists, torch, cement mixer, forklift, pallet jacks, personal protective equipment and other equipment as may be required.

Materials:
Various types of shell molds, patching materials, sand, ramming materials, potassium silicate dip, refractories. Furnace liners, ladles and ladle forms, molten and solid metals of various types and quantities.

Direction of Others:
None

Working Procedure:
The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Acquire molds from their storage area(s) this will be done by direction of the supervisor or a prepared scheduled
• Inspect the molds for damage, wax drips, holes, cracks and any other abnormalities
• Repair the mold(s) as needed. Any mold with heavy damage, or excessive missing parts need to be referred to a supervisor for disposition. Any mold that has foreign material of any kind, i.e. loose sand, attached to it or coming out of it must be referred to a supervisor
• Load molds in the oven in the proper quantity and sequence required
• Complete the necessary paperwork to maintain control of the mold processing into the foundry
• Maintain furnaces \xe2\x80\x93 knocking out, patching, relining, using established procedures and required tools
• Remove molds from oven manually or using mechanically assisted machine(s)
• Inspect and repair (if necessary), load into casting machine, or place in sand beds
• Follow instructions given by foundry operator
• Be proactive in safety, ergonomics, and cost controls, either directly, as on a team or indirectly through example and suggestions
• Follow and work from foundry instruction card(s) and work instructions
• Perform TPM duties as instructed
• Maintain sand beds; clean and appropriately filled
• Maintain and control proper classification of revert metal
• Assist (as may be required) in metal control, and in preparing master melt lots for casting
• May require use of overhead saw
• Maintain and accomplish inventories as may be directed
• Ensure metal scraps are placed in proper containers
• When conventional casting, maintain ladles on the preheat, and when called for, bring to the furnace in a shank and preheat with molten metal. Take full ladle and pour metal into the mold using prescribed technique, fill mold to proper height. Repeat as necessary to complete the heat. Always following the direction and instructions of the foundry operator. Once molds have been cooled, remove and place into bins for removal. Rebuild ladles as necessary
• Strictly adhere to LO/TO procedures as required
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

Special Skills and/or Experience:

• Vision requirement of 20/30 near correctable.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain pallet jack and forklift license.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite Primary Care at the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center for convenient and no cost preventative, acute and chronic medical and behavioral health services for employees and their dependents.
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation to start; 4 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation after 4 Years; 5 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 Vacation after 9 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our \xe2\x80\x9cCenter for Excellence\xe2\x80\x9d onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.