Foundry Employee Level 2 at KSB GIW Inc. in Thomson, Georgia

Job Description:

Position Title: Foundry Employee Level 2


Location: Thomson, GA


Requisition ID: JR_21226

Description:

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB's research and development activities forms the basis for the company's success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Foundry Employee Level 2

KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: Thomson Foundry
Reports to: Foundry Team Leader
Location: Thomson, GA
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW:

The role centers on ensuring efficient and safe foundry operations through the execution of various molding processes and adherence to safety regulations. The technician will be responsible for operating heavy equipment, such as overhead cranes, and performing tasks related to the assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of molds. Additionally, the position involves analyzing defects and implementing corrective actions to enhance produced mold quality. Commitment to safety, effective communication, and proactive equipment maintenance are essential aspects of this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Quality Leadership:

• Adhering to environmental health and safety regulations
• Promoting good housekeeping and conducting daily inspections to prevent downtime of tools and equipment

Team Leadership and Development:

• Organizing and preparing patterns for molding processes
• Supporting team efforts through effective communication and collaboration

Decision-Making and Initiative:

• Analyzing molding and casting defects to suggest corrective actions
• Completing appropriate paperwork to ensure accuracy and accountability

Planning and Coordination:

• Rigging and operating up to 40,000 pounds with an overhead crane
• Creating molds from patterns and loose patterns and conducting blender calibrations

Inventory and Asset Management:

• Disassembling and re-assembling flasks and patching and repairing damaged molds
• Using a Baume hydrometer to ensure proper density of mold wash

Training and Communication:

• Reading and understanding work instructions to execute tasks effectively
• Applying mold wash using various methods, including brush, spray, and flow coat

Supervision and Delegation:

• Understanding basic principles of risers, runner systems, and down sprues
• Demonstrating knowledge of equipment operation, including forklifts and mold handling machinery

Education:

High school diploma or GED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Overhead Cranes
• Rigging Hardware
• Forklifts
• Blender
• Bobcat Loader
• Mold Handler/Manipulator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling <75 lbs.

• Occasionally:

• Overhead work
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Driving forklifts
• Operating cranes

KSB GIW, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.

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