Foundry Lead

Job Position: Foundry Lead

Location: Tulsa, OK 74131

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr

]Hours: 3:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Monday through Thursday

JOB ID: 125262

Description: Join our team!
Lead Foundry Worker - Overnight
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: 3:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
Overtime: 8 hours typically available on Fridays
Occasional Saturdays Currently optional but may become required

Education Requirement
High School Diploma or GED required
Top Required Skills (Must Be Clearly Shown on Resume)
Experience with mold making
Experience with melting and pouring materials
Knowledge of finish room functions
Ability to learn quickly and step into the role with minimal training
Strong communication skills
Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Position Summary
The Lead Foundry Worker performs all standard foundry duties while supporting the Foundry Supervisor and providing leadership in their absence. This role plays a key part in daily operations, production coordination, and team oversight.

Primary Responsibilities
Perform a combination of the following:
Core making (forming internal casting surfaces)
Mold making (forming external casting surfaces)
Mold closing (assembling molds and cores)
Sand testing (sampling and evaluating sand quality)
Melting (prepare and adjust molten metal)
Pouring (transfer molten metal into molds)
Shakeout (remove mold material and reclaim sand)
Casting cleaning:
Remove gates, risers, fins
Surface repair and inspection
Abrasive blasting
Provide daily support to the Foundry Supervisor
Lead and coordinate team activities in supervisor's absence
Assist with production planning and scheduling
Communicate updates to the planning department
Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of experience in at least two of the following:
Pattern shop/storage
Core making
Mold making/closing
Induction melting
Pouring
Shakeout
Abrasive blasting
Grinding
Casting inspection and repair

1+ year experience operating:
Forklift
Overhead crane
Front-end loader

Job Requirements
General knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes
Understanding of workplace safety standards
Ability to work effectively within a team

Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Occasional kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Exposure to:

Moving equipment and overhead cranes
Extreme temperatures
Fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles

Work environment noise level: moderate to high
Required PPE:
Hard hat
Face mask
Gloves
Steel-toed boots

To apply please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or apply in person at 1531 E. 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120!