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Furnace Lead Hand – #7370 – L

Job Developer:
Joan Popowich
  • Full Time
  • Grimsby, ON
  • Posted on December 9
  • This position has been filled.
  • Wage: $17.00/hour
  • Job ID: 7370
Lake Foundry

Lake Foundry

A local foundry in Grimsby is seeking a full time Furnace Lead Hand to start immediately and join their team. This is a highly physical position, within a hot metal casting environment.

Willing to train the right candidate.  This position has the potential to graduate into another role.

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 6:00am -3:00pm

Duties:
  • Assists Furnace Foreman remove previous days drop from furnace bottom using pick axe, pitch fork and rake; shovels materials into bobcat bucket for disposal
  • Assist in mixing cupola patch for relining furnace and transports material to furnace using wheelbarrow
  • Helps Furnace Foreman patch furnace, close trap doors on furnace
  • When not working on furnace, will assist Floor Molders by shoveling sand and lifting molds
  • Help charge furnace with coke and scrap iron using a wheelbarrow; scrap iron pieces vary in weight from 1-2 lbs up to 50 lbs and are picked up by hand or pitch fork
  • A full wheelbarrow of scrap iron is approximately 500 lbs equals 1 charge; this is done approximately 15-20 times per day
  • Maintenance of work area before shift ends
  • Observe all health and safety policies and procedures
  • Perform other related duties as required
Requirements:
  • Able to do heavy and very physical work; heavy lifting
  • Able to work in a hot, dusty, dirty metal casting environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willing to learn
  • Safety boots must have metatarsal protection
  • Must have own transportation
  • Employer willing to train
  • Health & Safety certificate, an asset
  • WHMIS certificate, an asset

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