General Labor Foundry

Position Title: General Foundry Worker

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Pay: $21.80 per hour

Shift: 1st shift- 4:00AM
-2:30PM Monday-Friday (OT when required)

The General Laborer supports daily production operations in a green sand iron foundry by performing a variety of manual labor and production support tasks. This position assists with material handling, housekeeping, equipment support, and general production activities while following all safety, quality, and work rules established by the Company and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Perform general labor tasks in production areas including molding, melting, shakeout, finishing, and material handling.
• Assist with moving, loading, and unloading raw materials, molds, cores, castings, and finished products.
• Operate basic hand tools and powered equipment as trained and authorized.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas by sweeping, shoveling sand, disposing of scrap, and removing debris.
• Assist skilled trades or machine operators as directed.
• Follow all safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and foundry safety standards.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervision.
• Support quality requirements by handling materials and products in accordance with work instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with classification and union agreement.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in a hot, dusty, noisy industrial environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely and comply with all Company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.

• Prior manufacturing or foundry experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids as required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including respirators, face shields, hearing protection, and steel‑toe footwear.

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, vision, life, spouse, child insurance options available
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match option
• Paid time off, Vacation and Holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development

Lawton Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.