Maker Assembler

Position Summary/Objective

Responsible for the creation and assembly of cores used in the metal casting process.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prepare and create cores on a shell core machine by following technical specifications and production plans. Utilize sand, resins, and other materials to form core shapes required for aluminum casting.

1. Set up area with jigs, files, racks, trays, bins, glue, and mud. Assemble cores, ensuring proper alignment and consistency to meet product specifications. Attach core components to patterns and verify core integrity.

1. Inspect finished cores for any defects and inconsistencies and be able to apply mudding compound to ensure a smooth, flawless core. Perform routine checks to ensure the cores meet production standards and tolerances.

1. Operate core-making equipment.

1. Follow all health and safety regulations in the foundry environment, wearing required protective gear (PPE) and adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents or injuries.

1. Assist with routine maintenance of core-making equipment and machinery. Report any issues or malfunctions to the maintenance team for repair.

1. Work closely with other foundry team members, including molders, supervisors, maintenance, and managers to ensure smooth production and minimize downtime.

1. Maintain accurate records of core production, quality control checks, and material usage.

Competencies  

1. Attention to detail
2. Safety awareness
3. Oral Communication
4. Written Communication
5. Problem Solving
6. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to stand for long periods of time. The employee’s role also involves working in a high temperature environment, including exposure to resin coated sand.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; bend; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to lift 25 lb parts from floor to overhead.
• Required to lift 25 lb parts in/out of machines.
• Required to push 75# force on rack or carts with product.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.