Caster Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Have you been impacted by layoffs in your community? Suffered reductions in your work hours? Struggled with high prices in this economy? A career as a Casting Operator at PMX Industries could be the solution to your problems! As a nationally recognized, leading supplier of high-quality copper and precision metal alloys with a diversified customer base, PMX offers job stability, steady hours and a paycheck you can count on!

The Perks do not stop there! As a member of the PMX team, you will also receive:

• AWESOME COMPENSATION – Casting Operator positions start at $23.11 per hour with the opportunity to advance to $32.07 per hour, plus an additional $0.70 per hour shift differential.
• BENEFITS ON DAY ONE – Benefits are affordable and available on the first day of employment for single and family coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k, STD, LTD, etc.
• 12 HOUR SHIFT SCHEDULE – This is a 12 hour rotating night shift position working 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM with a base schedule of 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next. You will only work ½ the year unless you work overtime!!!
• OVERTIME – Ample opportunities to work overtime and earn extra $$$
• PAID TIME OFF – Generous paid time off program including 11 Paid Holidays, 48 hours of paid vacation after your first 4 months of employment, 84 hours after your 1st year and the paid vacation hours will continue to grow after that!
• PAID TRAINING – Receive all of the support, training and tools you need to be successful in your new career!
• ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES – The longer your tenure, you can become an expert – advancement is encouraged and supported!
• HEALTHY WORK/FAMILY LIFE BALANCE ENCOURAGED – Fun engagement activities planned throughout the year for the PMX team and families to enjoy.
• ON-SITE GYM – Free use of the on-site gym for employees and their families!

Casting Operator - Essential Duties / Requirements:

• Responsible for all operations of furnaces in foundry, including regulation of energy to melt and cast metal, observe color and fluidity of molten bath, and appearance of metal.
• Foundry environment working with hot molten metal and hot materials, high voltage, radiation, heavy equipment, pressurized systems, various gasses, and high (100 ft.) locations in certain areas, congested areas or confined spaces.
• General labor, construction, warehouse, or previous manufacturing experience. (Previous experience in a foundry with background in casting a plus but not required.)
• Pay strong attention to detail and committed to promoting and maintaining workplace safety.
• Have the ability to understand and apply basic operating principles and techniques to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to read.
• Have good mechanical and general aptitude, the ability to learn quickly, and operate heavy industrial equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment if needed.
• Forklift experience is helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Trade school experience and/or a minimum of 1 year heavy industrial machine operation experience is recommended.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screening.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts on nights and weekends, holidays, and also work overtime as required by production needs.

About the Company: PMX Industries, based in Cedar Rapids, IA was established in 1992. The company is the leading supplier of high quality copper and precision metal alloys in North America. PMX is also an industry-leading international manufacturer who supplies products to the US Mint and many other well-known companies. Products include a wide range of copper and precision metals in strip, coil, sheet, and plate forms encompassing a variety of attractive colors and finishes. With a heavy emphasis on research and development, PMX is unmatched in its ability to develop proprietary and customized materials to solve customer problems.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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