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1st Shift Mold Assembly (No Bake)

Palmer Foundry
Palmer, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026

Seeking a self-motivated individual with good teamwork and communication skills who wants to be part of a successful No Bake molding team. You will learn how to create No Bake molds, which involves preparing the sand mixture, compacting it against a pattern (a model of the desired casting) and allowing it to harden; and then meticulously inspecting the molded product to ensure it meets specific quality standards.

Duties:

  • Identify correct mold box for job
  • Clean, vacuum, and spray release on mold box
  • Install chills, locators, and hooks per spec
  • Install risers (cut to fit if required) per spec
  • Add appropriate serial number per customer order or product spec
  • Operate sand system to fill old
  • Ram mold per spec
  • Perform PMs and daily maintenance on sand system as required
  • Provide assistance to mold assembler
  • Clean and maintain area
  • Attend production meetings
  • Move empty and complete molds
  • Complete all paperwork
  • Enter data into computer
  • Complete department safety sheets
  • Perform other duties or assignments as directed by management

Education/Experience:
No specific education or certification is required, however, high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and write English

Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure., using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software for reviewing work instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Shift schedule is 5:00 am to 1:30 pm

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations.

Palmer Foundry also complies with federal employment eligibility verification laws through the E-Verify process. To verify identity and legal authority to work in the U.S., on their first day of employment, employees must present either a document which establishes both identity and work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Passport or Permanent Resident Card), or provide one document for identity (e.g., a state-issued driver's license) and one for work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Social Security Card). All documents must be unexpired and presented in original form to Palmer Foundry for the completion of Form I-9 and the E-Verify process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19

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