Grinder - 2nd Shift - Harrison Steel Castings Co.
Attica, IN
About the Job
Summary: Removes excess steel from castings using a carbon arc rod. Once trained, this position will work our 2nd shift, which is normally 3pm-11pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Operates quick arc equipment with carbon arc rod safely and efficiently.
- Uses a carbon arc torch contour riser, gate, and fin to contact surfaces safely, efficiently, and without gouging the casting surface.
- Inspects equipment daily.
- Removes fused chills from castings.
- Communicates with supervision on quality and equipment problems.
- Follows job work instructions and training matrix, where applicable.
Qualifications and Skills
- Basic math & reading skills
- Good problem solving skills and knowledge of safety practices High level of personal accountability and attention to detail
- 18 years of age and older
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous manufacturing experience helpful
- Pass a drug test
- Pay commensurate with experience
- Job Type: Full-time
Work Environment:
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, extreme heatand fumes or airborne particles, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Also exposure to outdoor weather conditions, non-weather related extreme cold, water and humidity, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. The usual noise level is very loud. Mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Harrison Steel:
Harrison Steel is a family owned company that engineers and manufactures castings of 350 to 12,500 pounds, net casting weight, for businesses in industries such as agriculture, mining, and oil and gas. The benefits of working at Harrison Steel include 401k and profit sharing, full health, vision and dental plans available, vacation, career opportunities to move into other departments and supervisory roles, and the WeCare Clinic, available to employees and family members for a variety of medical visits with no out-of-pocket costs. HS is located in Attica, Indiana, where it was founded in 1906 by J.W. Harrison, as the National Car Coupler Company. Attica is a rural city surrounded by traditional Midwest farmland that about 3,200 residents call home. The foundry is a 40-minute drive from Lafayette, Indiana or Danville, Illinois, and 1.5 hours from Indianapolis.