Foundry Grinding Technician Pay:
$16.93-$21.68 per hour
Location:
Tulsa, OK Shift:
Monday-Thursday | 3:00 AM - 1:30
PM Overtime:
Fridays | 8
Hours Expected Job Type:
Full-Time Job Order #: 138688 Position Overview Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable Foundry Grinding Technician to join a busy foundry operation in Tulsa. This position is responsible for grinding, cleaning, and finishing cast metal products while supporting multiple areas of the foundry production process. This is a physically demanding industrial position with exposure to heat, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment. The ideal candidate has previous grinding, cutting, or metalworking experience and is willing to cross-train in additional foundry operations. Required Experience & Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous grinding, cutting, foundry, or metalworking experience preferred
- Ability to safely operate grinders and other powered equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
- Willingness to cross-train throughout different foundry operations
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Corrected vision of 20/20 required
- Must successfully complete required drug screening and background check Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate grinders, chippers, saws, blasting equipment, and other production tools
- Grind, smooth, clean, and finish metal castings according to specifications
- Remove excess material and surface imperfections from finished castings
- Inspect castings for defects and identify potential quality concerns
- Report defective or nonconforming products to appropriate personnel
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and safety checks
- Move materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment when trained and authorized
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all company safety procedures and foundry operating requirements
- Perform additional grinding, finishing, and production duties as assigned Foundry Cross-Training Employees may also have opportunities to cross-train and assist with:
- Core making
- Mold making
- Mold closing
- Melting operations
- Pouring operations
- Shakeout
- Material handling
- Other foundry production processes Preferred Qualifications
- Previous foundry experience
- Industrial grinding or metal finishing experience
- Cutting, deburring, or metalworking experience
- Forklift operating experience
- Overhead crane or hoist experience
- Experience using blasting equipment
- Previous work in heavy industrial or high-temperature manufacturing environments Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and repetitive physical activity
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
- Ability to safely operate grinders and other industrial tools while wearing required PPE
- Comfortable working around moving equipment and heavy metal components
- Ability to work in environments involving extreme temperatures, noise, dust, and fumes Required PPE
- Hard hat
- Gloves
- Face mask
- Steel-toed boots
- Additional PPE as required by assigned foundry operations Work Environment
- Heavy industrial foundry and metalworking environment
- Exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
- Regular use of grinders, chippers, saws, blasting equipment, forklifts, cranes, and hoists
- Physically demanding production setting requiring consistent safety awareness
- Early-morning Monday-Thursday schedule with 8 hours of Friday overtime expected
- Cross-training opportunities throughout multiple foundry departments Why You'll Want This Opportunity
- Competitive pay of $16.93-$21.68/hour
- Four-day primary Monday-Thursday schedule
- 8 hours of Friday overtime expected
- Weekly pay
- Opportunity to develop specialized foundry and metal finishing skills
- Cross-training in core making, molding, melting, pouring, and shakeout
- Gain experience with forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and industrial equipment
- Excellent opportunity to build a broad skill set in heavy industrial manufacturing Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information. You can also apply in person at: Stand-By Personnel - Tulsa Skilled Division 1531 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 74120 Monday-Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM