Foundry Worker

Our client, a manufacturer of high-quality industrial heaters, temperature sensors, and temperature controls, is seeking experienced Foundry Workers to join their team on 2nd Shift.

Pay rate: $20.00/hr. (2nd shift has a 15% Shift Differential)

This position also has a $1,200 sign-on bonus!

While working in the Foundry area, you will support with preparing molds, handling aluminum, and maintaining equipment to produce high-quality castings. This position requires a strong work ethic, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while ensuring that safety and quality standards are consistently met.

• Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions.
• Prepare elements before installation on molds.
• Install elements onto molds for casting.
• Pack sand around patterns to create molds and prepare them for casting.
• Monitor the temperature of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to ensure that metal is melted to meet project specifications.
• Melt metals to the required temperatures and add necessary alloys to achieve specific casting properties.
• Pour aluminum into molds, ensuring consistency and precision.
• Spray and/or pour permanent molds as per instructions.
• Cut risers and gates as needed for proper casting flow.
• Clean, fill, and maintain the melting furnace to ensure smooth operation.
• Assess and inspect molds to ensure they are free from defects, ensuring high-quality castings.
• Conduct quality tests on components during the casting process to ensure finished products meet required standards, while identifying and correcting any defects in the casting process.
• Move materials and supplies within and out of the foundry to support the production process and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Keep detailed records of materials used, including sand, alloys, and metals.
• Use hand tools such as hammers, saws, and chisels for shaping, cutting, and finishing metal components.
• Maintain, operate, and clean equipment such as furnaces, casting molds, and strip‑out machines, while ensuring a clean and organized workstation on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed.

• Preferred at least one year of manufacturing experience as a Caster/Foundry Worker or in a related role, with relevant training or experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret scales, rulers, blueprints, and work orders accurately.
• Proficiency in using hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, hammers, chisels, and measuring equipment like rulers.
• Experience reading and understanding digital thermometers for temperature monitoring.
• Skilled in safely operating and maintaining machinery and foundry equipment.
• Strong commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining high‑quality standards in all tasks.
• Organized, dependable, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistent productivity.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

• Medical/Dental/Vison (start 1st day!)
• Short & long‑term disability; AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays

Please note: Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a drug test, E-Verify verification, and background check.

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