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