Foundry Worker

Job Title: Molder

Compensation: $21.00 per hr

Schedule: 1st Shift (5am - 3:30 pm Monday-Thursday : Overtime Fridays and/or Saturdays)

MOLDER POSITION SUMMARY

The Molder is responsible for forming sand molds to fabricate metal castings. This role may be performed individually or as part of a two-person crew, using automatic, single-station, or two-station cope and drag molding equipment. Safety, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for success in this environment.

MOLDER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine set-up (bolting pattern onto the molding machine. Placing flask onto pattern, set draw of flask)


• Apply parting agents to the pattern and flask to facilitate removal of mold from pattern.


• Sift and compact sand over the pattern to form the mold as needed.


• Move drag to lift station.


• Insert specified cores into the drag and cope as needed. Reassemble the cope and drag.


• Return flask to machine and repeat.


• Read and follow work instructions, job orders, and directives from supervisors.


• Maintain accurate production counts and personal time.


• Adhere to workplace safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and always wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• All other duties as assigned

MOLDER QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to understand and follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions.


• Ability to resolve minor issues.


• Regularly required to stand, use hands to handle materials, and feel surfaces.


• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally.


• Must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.


• Must have good vision, including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MOLDER WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration.


• Frequent exposure to extreme heat.


• The work environment is typically very loud.


• Typically very dirty

MOLDER BENEFITS

• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401k Match


• Paid Time Off PTO

• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift over 100 lbs with assistance


• 1-3 months of related experience or training preferred


• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Exposure to extreme heat and high noise levels


• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions


• Ability to write simple notes and communicate effectively with team members


• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and resolve basic problems


• Regularly required to stand; frequently walk and reach

Compensation details: 21-21 Hourly Wage

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