About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>POSITION SUMMARY</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Are you looking for more than just a job? Join <strong>Matthews International</strong>, a company with over <strong>175 years of success and stability</strong>. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We're currently seeking <strong>Foundry Operators</strong> to join our team. This is more than a manufacturing role — it's a chance to become part of a proud tradition and build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is a 2nd Shift, Full Time position. Monday - Friday, 1pm - 9:30pm with Saturday availability (when needed). Guaranteed 40+ hours with opportunities for overtime. Benefits available from day one.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What You’ll Do:</span></h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Operate foundry equipment used in the metal casting process.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Handle molten metal and assist in pouring operations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Inspect and prepare molds, cores, and casting materials.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maintain a clean and organized work area.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards.</span></p> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE!</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Competitive Wages: Starting at $21.42/HR. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Job Stability: We’ve been around for 175 years — and we’re still growing.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Career Growth: We believe in promoting from within.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Respectful Culture: You’re not just a number — you're part of the team.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Medical, Dental & Vision: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, including an employer HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Earned Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with earned time off to spend on your terms.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Paid Holidays: Celebrate special moments and create lasting memories with paid holidays.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Moves sand, castings, flasks, or other materials about foundry.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Assembles flasks.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Waters and mixes sand, shovels sand into flask, and compacts sand into flasks.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sprays binder on surface of sand molds and dries surface with blowtorch.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fits together, clamps, and unclamps cope and drag on production line.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Weighs out specified amounts of materials for furnace charge and loads charge into melting furnace.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Skims slag from surface of molten metal.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Carries or pushes ladles of molten metal on monorail and pours metal into molds.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Installs and removes steel clamps used to hold steel flasks together. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Breaks sand mold from finished casting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sorts castings into pairs or groups for assembly.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cleans castings, patterns, and flasks.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Removes gates, sprues, and other projections from castings with sledge, pneumatic hammer, or power hacksaw.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Breaks up slag and shovels it into buckets for removal to dump.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Chips out crucibles and ladle linings.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prepares plaster and refines ladle.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sweeps and cleans work areas.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">High school diploma or general education degree (GED).</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Minimal experience required.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience in manufacturing is a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work with and influence peers and management.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work overtime as necessary. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The noise level in the work environment may be high.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt">* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.</span><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <span style="color:white">#LI-KA1</span></span></p></div></div></div><p>Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://matw.com/memorialization/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://matw.com/memorialization/</a> <br> </p> <p><strong>Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong><br>All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.</p> <p> </p> <p>We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.</p> <p><br><br> </p>