Foundry Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Shift :  DAY SHIFT - 3:00 AM - 1:30 PM, MONDAY TO THURSDAY; EXPECTED OVERTIME ON FRIDAYS - 8 HOURS

Overview

• Safely operate large power equipment and machine tools
• Core making - form the internal surfaces of castings.
• Mold making - form the external surfaces of castings.
• Mold closing - assemble cores and molds into complete mold assemblies.
• Melting - prepare molten metal from scrap steel/raw materials, adjust chemistry and temperature.
• Pouring - transfer molten metal into mold cavities.
• Shakeout - remove core and mold sand from castings and reclaim sand.
• Casting cleaning - remove gates, risers, fins, and surface defects; abrasive blast surfaces; inspect and repair castings.
• Operate equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and loaders as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Support casting operations across various foundry departments.
• Assist with sand reclamation, pattern storage, and casting touch-ups as needed.
• Actively contribute to safe and efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in 2 or more of the following: pattern shop/storage; core making; molding making; mold closing; induction melting; pouring; shakeout; abrasive blasting; gating & riser removal; grinding; casting inspection and touch-up preferred. On-the-job training is available.
• 1+ years of experience operating forklift; overhead crane; frontend loader preferred.
• Must have corrected vision to 20/20.
• Willingness to work in environments with extreme temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment.
• Must possess general knowledge of industrial applications in a manufacturing setting.
• Must possess general knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Required to wear PPE, including a hard hat, gloves, face mask, and steel-toed boots.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work well in a team environment as well as self-directed when working independently.
• Willingness to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
• Factory environment with a large range of temperature changes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods of time.