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Foundry Worker (PPG#337100)

Manufacturing

17.51 - 22.00/hr.
Posted 07/17/2026
Permanent
Permanent
Job ID: 337100

Job Description

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 range: $17.51-$22/hr. (2nd shift has a 15% Shift Differential)
Opportunity to earn an additional 7% summer premium pay as well.

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. 

Your Responsibilities:
  • 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. 


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Job Requirements

Requirements:
  • 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. 


Benefits:
  • 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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