What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Amsted Industries?
Full-Time
Rate: $26.29 USD per hour
Keokuk, IA 52632, USA
Description
Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of Laborer for our Keokuk foundry.
Position Summary:
The laborer position is an entry level position that should progress to the other basic foundry jobs based on bidding, training and qualification.
Will be responsible for learning and fulfilling the needs of the production departments in various positions. The laborer performs any combination of tasks relating to melting, casting, mold preparation, wheel preparation, moving foundry materials and facility housekeeping
The position may be moved at management’s discretion until they bid to a permanent position.
There is a 120 day probationary period with the opportunity to join the United Steel Workers local union at the end of the probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be available to work any of the shifts in a 24 hour operation, and permanently be placed on an off shift, work weekends and greater than 8 hours per day when needed.
Possess mechanical aptitude/ability.
Ability to learn Statistical Process Control Methods
Express work ethic/standards, initiative, attention to detail, and safety awareness.
Must maintain attendance and dependability.
Must work well with others in a team atmosphere.
Position involves regular bending and lifting; standing for long periods of time; pushing and pulling.
Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Candidates should have reliable transportation, be able to pass a pre-employment respirator use exam, background check, and drug screen. Experience working in the metals industry is a plus.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
1-5 years:
ManufacturingEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $26
