Mold Line Operator

Mold Line Operator

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JOB INFO:

Location:

Cold Spring, MN

Department:
Foundry

Supervisor:
Troy Kapoi

Pay Grade & Range: 4000 $ 19.00 - $28.17 (This is a representation of the position's entire pay grade range. Starting pay is based on an individual's skills, experience, and at the discretion of the hiring team.)

Status:
This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 5:00am - 2:00pm & Friday: 5:00am - 11:00am; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees:
Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

ABOUT US:

Who we are:

Coldspring, a family-owned business since 1898, is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring's success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.

What We Believe:
To cultivate a culture of engagement, we emphasize the importance of physical, financial, social, community, career, and spiritual well-being-an approach we refer to as Well-Being 6.

Our Values: HONOR:
We uphold Honesty & Integrity, approach our work in an Organized & Purposeful manner, embrace Nimbleness & Innovation, and maintain an Open & Transparent culture. With Respect & Trust as our foundation, we effectively balance the interests of employees, customers, and shareholders to create what we term win-win-win solutions.

Join our Team:
At Coldspring, our employees benefit from profit sharing, a 401K match, extensive training and career advancement opportunities, professional development, financial services, on-site coaching, wellness counseling, and more. Our comprehensive benefits and dedication to employee growth have fostered a workforce with exceptional retention and long-term commitment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mold Line Operator is responsible for participating in a 10-job rotation on a paced production line that incorporates all of the necessary functions required to create quality sand castings for memorial plates.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

* Assembling the pattern, flask, gate, and core print

* Monitoring the spraying booth that applies the releasing agent on the pattern

* Ensuring the pattern meets work order specifications

* Scanning work orders to record work performed in the JDE system as needed

* Making adjustments on the sand machine to accommodate mold size

* Using the strike-off board to move sand back and forth, filling all gaps and striking any excess sand off of the mold

* Operating the sand machine to fan thin layers of sand

* Forming and shaping sprue on the cope side of the mold

* Leveling sand to ensure it is evenly distributed across the entire mold

* Breaking excess sand on the waste conveyor

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position such as repetitive bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects. Applicants mist be able to lifts up to 75 lbs. and stand for the entire shift.

* Must have good hand-eye coordination.

* Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another, to avoid interruptions in production.

* Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision.

* Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis in time management, improving efficiencies and exercising independent judgment to determine work priority and urgency.

* General math skills.

* Must be able to read work orders or production tickets, which may include dimensional drawings.

* Ability to read a tape measure, imperial and metric.

* Work as a self-motivated team member who adheres to all safety protocols and is willing to…