Foundry Overhead Crane Operator - 1st shift - Now Hiring

Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people

who can think on their feet and solve complex problems.

Are you up to the task?

Our history dates back to 1905 when we began to produce castings in Elyria, Ohio, for the machine tool, gas engine, and other industries. Our Hodge Foundry location began operation in 1876 and built a reputation for quality casting from its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. The two foundries joined to form a single company in 2008, which is today known as Elyria Foundry. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products, and we're looking for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the Team!

Position: Overhead Crane Operator (moving ladles, molds, etc.)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall operation of overhead and remote cranes - must be comfortable working at heights
• Comfortable moving ladles filled with iron, pouring ladles
• Comfortable moving large molds
• Performs daily inspections of the crane for safety and maintenance concerns. Reports issues to appropriate personnel.
• Performs safe operation of crane. Manipulates or depresses crane controls such as pedals, levers and buttons to regulate safe speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.
• Observes load hook up and determines safety of load.
• Uses hand and/or radio signals to communicate with others on the work site
• Communicates effectively to personnel on the floor regarding safe operation of the crane.
• Excellent coordination, focus and dedication to following safety protocols
• Perform other duties as required outside of the crane to help with product flow
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation of the crane.
• Knowledge of proper lift with crane (safety of load).
• Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects.
• Near Vision- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Visualization- The ability to imagine how something may look after it is moved or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Information Ordering- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. patterns of numbers, letters, words, picture, and mathematical operations).
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• One year of production and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working at heights
• Handling and Moving Objects- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials.
• Controlling Machines and Processes- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures or Material to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Close and distance vision necessary as well as depth perception and ability to see colors.
• Although hearing is not necessarily required, individual must be able to communicate with co workers

• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials.
• Indoor and outdoor climate conditions during all seasons and in varying temperatures.

Job Type: Full Time. Hourly, non-exempt.

This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities, work environment, and physical demands (hereinafter referred to as "duties") are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required at the sole discretion of Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry.

Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.