Overview:
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Responsibilities:
* Condition and RAM sand with Payloader (BobCat).
* Ensure sand is maintained at the proper balance of clay and water.
* Load pots with Kirksite inkets using crane.
* Proper handling of foundry boxes.
* Prepare sand, ram patterns, pull patterns, add handling pins, vacuum out debris.
* Pour Kirksite soft tool dies.
* Pull dies and weigh them, Stamp dies with weight.
* Assist in training and development of associates in the department.
* Track and manage any QOS measures assigned.
* Understand housekeeping requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area
* Be safety conscious and understand all potential safety hazards in work environment.
* Practice and promote safe work practices throughout the plant.
* Promote team concepts and participate in teams.
* Complete necessary paperwork.
* Understand the needs of internal/external customers.
* Understand and follow company policies and practices and any other legal requirements.
* Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
* Must be able to interact appropriately with customers.
* Must be an active participant in achieving and maintaining quality goals and continuous improvement activities.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Soft Tool Development Area Manager.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 8 years foundry experience.
* Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
* Extensive knowledge of Foundry operations and Automotive Prototype Die Development
* Must be able to operate the following pieces of machinery:
* 90*, 5", & 7" Grinders
* Air Sand Rammer
* Band Saw
* Crane
* Drills, Air & Electric
* Mapp & Oxygen Gas Torch
* Melting Pots
* Sand Conditioner
* Sander Disc & Spindle
* Table Saw
* Possess basic math skills.
* Must be a self-motivator and be willing to take related courses.
* Ability to analyze situations and provide possible solutions.
* Be able to effectively communicate with others- either verbally or written.
Ability to apply technical experience and knowledge to unsupervised ongoing projects
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