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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