Shell Builder 1st

Overview

Counter Gravity Centrifugal Cast Oper.

- Scarborough Lane Campus, 5 Scarborough Lane, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

Posted Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site Center for Excellence new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing.

Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with excellent company match and immediate vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Primary Function: Perform a variety of tasks to build, dewax and prepare quality ceramic molds for casting.

Tools and Equipment: Slurry tanks, tank containing binders agents, sand beds, sprue-spinning equipment, drying, knives, cutters, baskets, conveyor lines, weighing scales, mixers, boilerclaves, press and hoists lifts.

Materials: Sprue assemblies, binders, slurries, stuccos, partially completed and fully completed shell molds, ceramic fiber blankets, shell patch.

Direction of Others: None

The following are the usual major job duties, but this job description does not preclude the performance of other duties as assigned by the supervisor:

• Assist shell A operator in precoating assemblies per instructions
• Must perform duties exactly as prescribed with careful attention to detail to ensure high quality shells
• Dip sprues in slurry/stucco per instructions
• Maintain proper working levels in fluid beds
• Place shell molds in proper drying baskets support and pack on rings, and move full baskets to designated storage and drying areas in preparation for autoclave
• Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Complete all paperwork associated with the job. Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
• May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required. Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately. Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance.

• Perform all Mold Prep Operations for a period not less than 1 Year.
• Must be able to obtain a lift truck and fork lift license if needed.
• Vision requirement of 20/30 near correctable.
• Must be able to work with others as part of a team.
• Must be able to adapt to changing production needs.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to multitask and operate shell line.

• High School Diploma or GED

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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