Shell Technician, Weekend 3rd,6:00p-6:30a

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.
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.
• 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
• 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

Primary Function:
Operate robotic shell building equipment, prepare, maintain, and test slurries, and perform all associated duties.

Tools and Equipment:
Robotic shelling robots, computer data entry systems, slurry tanks, mixers, rainfall sanders, pattern wash, rinse, and prewett tanks, pumps, hoist, pails, claves, ceramic patch and plugs, torches, knives, viscometer, rule, thermometer, vacuum tank, pH meter, plate, graduated cylinders, prefire ovens, pneumatic takedown equipment, and scales.

Materials:
Sprues, slurries, stuccos, patch, blanket, colloidal silica binders, and other shell related raw materials.

Direction of Others:
Assist in the training of others for all shell room operations as required.

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:

• Required to prepare, maintain, and test slurries. Ensure slurry and sand levels are maintained.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and cleanliness of robot and associated equipment.
• Must be able to perform all department functions (i.e., dewax and mold prep).
• 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:

• Perform all Mold Prep. operations for a period not less than 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain a lift truck and fork truck license if needed.
• Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 70 lbs.
• Vision Requirement of 20/30 near correctable.
• Must be able to multitask and operate robots.

Minimum Education Requirements:
A minimum of a 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.

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