Babbitt Casting Specialist (Bearing Components)

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users with first-class bearing engineering, manufacturing, and repair expertise. Our mission is to help them design, build, maintain, and upgrade large rotating equipment to operate more efficiently and reliably over an extended life. We are a service-oriented company; therefore, our fast-paced environment helps meet the goal of providing the best customer satisfaction.

Summary Of Job
The Casting Technician is responsible for properly applying babbitt to raw materials in a wide variety of methods. The Babbitting process is a vital part of the manufacturing process. We are seeking an experienced casting/foundry technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the application and processes of molten metals.

Some Key Responsibilities Include

Cleaning, dis-assembly of fluid film bearings

Grit Blasting

Setting up spin casting equipment

Applying molten babbitt by static or spin casting method

Qualifications Desired

Knowledge of foundry or casting room equipment and tools

Basic understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials

Tig welding

Fabrication knowledge and experience

Acetylene torch operation

Knowledge of furnaces and melting pots

Overhead crane operation

Experience working with routings, drawings, and process sheets

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements

Indoor casting foundry environment with hot work

Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.

Stoop, bend, crawl, reach, stand, and walk frequently.

Must be able to read, write, speak, hear, concentrate, and comprehend complex data.

Benefits
Pioneer pays 95% of an employee's medical insurance premiums and subsidizes premiums for family members. The company also provides Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and makes monthly contributions for every covered employee. We also help cover the cost of the plan deductible through a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP).

Pioneer offers a full range of additional benefits, including dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k matching.

2.5 weeks vacation for new employees, 3 weeks vacation after 3 years, and vacation and holiday hours count towards the calculation of overtime.

Overtime is paid at double time rates.

The company supplies work clothing and boots for this position.

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each employee can be successful.

You Should Be Proficient In

Foundry Environment Experience

Metal Casting Experience

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

GTAW Welder

Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)

Forklifts

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