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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Molder to join our foundry team. In this role, you will be responsible for forming sand molds to fabricate metal castings using room-temperature chemical binding processes. Your precision will directly impact the structural integrity and internal design of our metal castings, ensuring we meet strict quality and production standards. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to workplace safety, we want to hear from you. Experience with working with air-set resin systems a plus!

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.

Duties:

• Place flask and drag onto molding board and positions pattern inside drag.
• Sprinkle or spray parting agent onto pattern and flask, to facilitate removal of pattern from mold, and positions reinforcing wire in flask.
• Sift sand over pattern and compacts sand around pattern contours.
• Shovel and pack sand into flask.
• Invert drag, position cope half of pattern and flask onto drag, and repeat sand molding operation to imbed pattern into cope.
• Lift cope from drag and remove pattern.
• Cut runner and sprue hole into mold and repair damaged impressions.
• Position specified cores into drag and reassemble cope and drag.
• Move and position work pieces such as flasks, patterns, and bottom boards or signal Overhead Crane Operator to move and position work pieces.
• Pour molten metal into mold or direct Metal Pourer to fill mold.
• Form and assemble slab cores around pattern to reinforce mold.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and write

• 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 basic computer operation for reviewing work instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 a plus.

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 moderate/loud.

Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.

This position is designated as a first-shift job scheduled from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. Please note, production demands may occasionally require shift adjustments.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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.