Job description

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 the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

Primary Function:
Perform multiple tasks within the Pre-Finish department such as casting cleaning operator, disa goff, hand sand and introductory grinder duties.

Tools and Equipment:
Various hand tools, rampe unit, various belt grinders, snap gauges, fixtures and measuring instruments.

Materials:
Castings, sprues, grit blast, carts, baskets, ceramic shell material, PPE etc.

Direction of Others:
None

Working Procedure:
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:

• Work from routing and operator instruction sheets
• Process parts sequentially by heats and ensure batch integrity.
• Receive cast sprues from foundry. Keep record of sprues with missing pieces. Remove ceramic material from castings by prescribed method for each number.
• Move parts to knockout area or directly to rough cut off as specified.
• Follow grinding instructions to determine the amount of gating to be removed from castings.
• Replace worn grinding belt during shift as required.
• The ultimate goal of the department is for operators to be cross trained for multiple functions. Upon completion of training for not less than 6 months in all required tasks, the operator has the opportunity to advance to the next classification. Pre-Finish Operators will be expected to learn and perform other equally classified jobs.
• 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.

Special Skills and/or Experience:
Vision requirement of 20/25 near correctible.

Minimum Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

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.

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

• Onsite Primary Care at the Hitchiner Health and Resource Center for convenient and no cost preventative, acute and chronic medical and behavioral health services for employees and their dependents.
• 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 after 4 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation after 9 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

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.

For more information or questions, please contact Katie Demmons at 603-732-1503 or katie_demmons@hitchiner.com.

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