Build a career producing essential industrial components used across North America.
Benton Foundry, Inc. has been a leader in the gray and ductile iron casting industry for over 50 years and is a progressive, financially strong organization focused on mass-production solutions for intermediate-volume products. Through continual investment in plant, equipment, automation, and process technology, Benton Foundry operates a modern, state-of-the-art facility supported by a highly experienced technical team and a growth-oriented mindset. We proudly serve agriculture, construction, fluid handling, mining, and industrial equipment markets from our North Central Pennsylvania facility.
We are seeking a Robotic Grinding Programmer to support our grinding room operations in a heavy industrial gray and ductile iron foundry environment. This position is responsible for programming, setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing Foxall robotic grinding and cleaning equipment used in foundry production.
The ideal candidate will have experience with robotic programming in a manufacturing environment and the ability to work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to improve safety, consistency, and throughput.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, test, implement, and revise robotic grinding and cleaning programs for Foxall equipment
- Set up robotic grinding and cleaning cells for production runs, including changeovers and adjustments
- Troubleshoot robotic cell, programming, and process issues to restore safe and efficient operation
- Evaluate grinding and cleaning results and make programming or process adjustments as needed
- Improve cycle times, equipment performance, and process flow to increase throughput and consistency
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and related production documents
- Use measuring tools and inspection methods to verify finished castings meet quality standards
- Train operators and technicians on equipment operation, changeovers, troubleshooting, quality expectations, and safe work practices
- Maintain accurate programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process documentation
- Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and operating procedures
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience programming and modifying robotic equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and process improvement
- Ability to read blueprints and production specifications and use measuring tools to verify quality
- Ability to train and support operators and technicians
- Foundry, grinding, machining, metal finishing, or other heavy industrial experience preferred
Schedule
- 2nd Shift: 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM, typically Monday through Thursday
- Friday overtime as needed
Benefits & Perks
- Blue Cross health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Education reimbursement program
Why Join Benton Foundry
- Full-time, stable schedule with 4-day workweeks
- Opportunity to support advanced robotic equipment in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Key role in improving quality, efficiency, and production performance
- Work as part of a collaborative team supporting foundry operations
- Stable, full-time employment with a long-established employer
Benton Foundry, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.83 - $26.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Benton, PA 17814 (Required)
Work Location: In person
