Metal Melter / Utility

Company: Krueger Bearings, Inc
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Krueger Bearings is a Family-owned company in business for over 50 years. We are a leader in providing contract machining and custom machined parts.



Hours: 1st shift (7 am - 3 pm) Overtime is available based on customer demands.



Essential responsibilities:

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• This position is responsible for pouring molten metal (babbitt) inside of a metal cylinder while the cylinder is rotating in a centrifugal casting machine.
  
• Cleans working material by dipping into cleaning solutions prior to casting.
  
• Positions work piece on spinning plates.
  
• Heats work piece prior to pouring molten babbitt.
  
  
  
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  • Transfers molten Babbitt from pot to job with hand ladle.
    
  • Pours sufficient metal into work piece to fulfill job requirements.
    
  • Maintains proper temperature in Babbitt pots to ensure proper pouring qualities
    
  • Must be able to maintain accurate records. Counts, weights and records number of units of materials used, keeps purchasing aware of stock levels.
    
  • Ability to withstand a hot environment, but not as hot as a foundry.
    
  • Ability to work on own
    
  • Work accordance with established safety procedures, including following required safety PPE.
    
  • Responsible for keeping room and equipment clean
    
    
    
    What we are looking for:
    
    
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    • The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude
      
    • Die casting / foundry background is desired, but not required
      
    • Good communication skills both written and verbal
      
    • Excellent attendance record
      
    • Willing to learn more areas of our production including machining when babbitting is not needed.
      
      
      
      Requirements:
      
      
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      • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
        
      • Must be able to do basic math
        
      • Must be able to read tape measure and ruler. Caliper is a plus.
        
      • Must be able to complete paperwork documenting all aspects of metal pour for customers.
        
      • High School Diploma or GED required.
        
        
        
        What do we offer? We are a family owned company who believes in our employees. We treat our employees with respect and value. We provide competitive wages, a full benefit package - medical, dental and vision, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, and MORE!

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