Foundry Cleaning Room Lead

**Position:** Foundry Cleaning Room Lead **Location:** This is an on-site located in Norwich, KS. **Employment Type:** Full-Time/Hourly – Night shift (7:00p – 5:30a - Sunday to Wednesday) **Role Overview** Farrar Corporation is looking for a skilled cleaning room lead. The lead is responsible for overseeing all post-casting operations including shakeout, knock-off, shot blasting, inspection, and grinding. This role ensures Farrar castings meet all quality standards while maintaining safe, efficient, and consistent production. The cleaning room lead provides hands-on leadership, directs daily activities, and drives continuous improvement across cleaning room processes. **Responsibilities** - Lead and direct cleaning room personnel across all operations including shakeout, knockoff, shot blasting, inspection and grinding - Coordinate daily workflow to meet production schedules and shipping requirements - Ensure all castings meet quality specifications before release to next operations or shipment - Train, coach, and develop team members on proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards - Monitor productivity and identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce bottlenecks - Maintain and enforce all safety standards, including PPE and equipment operation - Setup and adjust programs on Sinto Barinders - Ensure proper operation and basic maintenance of equipment including Hydraulic Wedges, Shot Blast machine, SNAG grinders, and Sinto Barinders - Troubleshoot process or equipment issues and escalate when necessary - Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to: - Address casting defects - Implement corrective actions - Improve overall casting quality and consistency - Maintain organization and housekeeping standards in the cleaning room **Qualifications** - High school diploma or equivalent required - 3–5+ years of foundry experience, preferably in ductile iron - Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred - Strong knowledge of: - Grinding practices and standards - Shot blasting operations - Casting defects and inspection methods - Experience with automated grinding systems, including Sinto Barinders, strongly preferred - Ability to read and interpret work instructions, prints, and quality standards This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. **Soft Skills and Cultural Fit** - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and support - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship **Physical & Work Environment Requirements** - Frequent exposure to heat, dust, noise and industrial equipment - Ability to stand and walk for extended periods - Ability to lift 25-90 pound castings - Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots) Farrar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with applicable laws.