Production Entry Level - General Laborer

About the role

McWane Ductile Ohio is hiring a General Laborer for its industrial pipe foundry in Coshocton. The worker performs manual labor and production support duties throughout the foundry, helping with the manufacturing, handling, inspection, finishing and movement of cast iron pipe and related products. Employees may be assigned to different departments depending on operational needs and seniority under the collective bargaining agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks supporting foundry and pipe manufacturing operations.
• Assist with molding, melting, casting, finishing, cleaning, coating and shipping.
• Handle, move, stack and prepare materials, castings and finished products.
• Inspect products for defects and notify supervisors of quality concerns.
• Remove excess material, grind castings, clean work areas and finish products.
• Load and unload materials, supplies and finished products.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow production schedules and work instructions.
• Comply with safety policies, wear PPE at all times, and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Required profile

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and various shifts.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED, manufacturing/foundry/construction/warehouse experience, forklift or crane experience, and experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and standing, bending and climbing for long periods.

Required skills

• Safety awareness and attention to quality
• Teamwork, dependability and work ethic
• Basic operation of production equipment and tools