Chipper at Elyria Foundry and Hodge Foundry in Greenville, PA

Location: Greenville, PA

Hodge Foundry specializes in highly engineered complex Grey and Ductile Iron castings ranging from 60,000 to 200,000 pounds. Hodge Foundry continues to supply castings for the global markets of mining, power generation, gas compression, heavy industrial equipment, and infrastructure.

As we look to the future and continue to evolve, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We are seeking those who possess a strong desire to work as part of our team, can work safely and efficiently in a heavy industrial environment, are focused on producing quality products for our customers, can follow work instructions, and possess a willingness to learn.

Job Title: Chipper

Description:

By use of overhead cranes or jib cranes, places castings on bench or floor at workstation. Using air tools, chippers, grinders, or chisels, he or she removes unwanted material from the castings, finishing it to specifications required. Upon completion, Chipper hooks up casting to crane or jib crane to place it in an area for further processing or shipment to customer via truck. Entry level position at the Foundry. Observes safety guidelines. Performs duties according to work instructions and quality requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential duties:

Must be able to operate air operated grinders, chisels, and cutoff tools for most of an eight-hour shift. Must be able to hook up and un-hook crane chains in a safe manner, including selecting appropriate chain and hook for casting size, shape and weight. Must be able to operate pendant and radio controlled crane and use it safely to position and roll castings. Chippers are expected to use the following hand held tools: 16lb. air grinder, 16lb. chipping hammer, and 16lb. cut-off tool. All require two handed operations. Uses 10lb. sledgehammer, and various other small hand tools. Performs other duties as assigned. This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required at the company's discretion.

Why work for Hodge Foundry?

Competitive Starting Wage

Fulltime employment with benefits

Our benefit package includes: Medical/Rx, Life, and Disability coverage

401k with Company Contribution and Match

Incentive and Attendance Bonuses

Earn paid vacation and personal time

Opportunity for Advancement within the Foundry

Drug Free Workplace

Hodge Foundry is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D.