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Entry Level Sand Casting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Foundry Worker (Day Shift)

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

... sand reclamation, pattern storage, and casting touch-ups as needed. * Actively contribute to safe and efficient daily operations. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS * Entry Level-High school ...

Quality Control Technician

Miami, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $21.50/hr

Entry Level Technician Responsibilities * Sample and test materials used to produce concrete (sand ... and casting test cylinders * Maintain accurate quality control records * Troubleshoot quality ...

Molder

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$17/hr

No Hourly Range: Based on Experience - $17.00 Entry Level Position Type: Full-time FLSA ... form sand molds to fabricate metal castings.Benefits * Medical Insurance * Company Paid Dental ...

Sandblaster

Whittier, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Abrades surfaces of metal castings to remove adhering scale, shell, and dirt, and to impact ... Hourly Pay Rate: $18.50-$19.00/hr. entry level Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Sand Casting vs Entry Level Foundry Technician?

AspectEntry Level Sand CastingEntry Level Foundry Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic understanding of metalworkingHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical training preferred
Work EnvironmentFoundry or manufacturing plant, working with molds and molten metalFoundry setting, operating equipment, inspecting castings
Industry UsageUsed in metal casting industries, especially for prototypes and small batchesCommon in metal manufacturing, focusing on casting processes

Entry Level Sand Casting and Entry Level Foundry Technician roles both involve working in foundries with similar credentials and environments. Sand casting is a specific process within foundries, while foundry technicians may perform broader tasks. Both roles are essential for metal manufacturing and require safety awareness and basic technical skills.

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Foundry Worker (Day Shift)

Foundry Worker (Day Shift)

NOV, Inc.

Tulsa, OK • On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


NOV rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

150th of 430 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description


JOB SUMMARY
The Foundry Grinding Technician is responsible for cleaning, grinding, and finishing metal castings to meet quality standards and customer specifications. This role supports production by ensuring castings are properly prepared for shipment and may assist in other foundry operations as needed.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operate hand-held and stationary tools including grinders, chippers, saws, and blasting equipment to remove excess material from castings
  • Grind, smooth, and finish castings to meet quality and dimensional standards
  • Inspect castings for defects and report issues to supervisors or leads
  • Perform routine maintenance and daily safety checks on tools and equipment
  • Safely move materials using hoists, cranes, forklifts, or other equipment
  • Support additional foundry operations as needed, including:
    • Core making (forming internal casting structures)
    • Mold making and closing (forming external casting shapes)
    • Melting (preparing molten metal from raw materials)
    • Pouring (filling molds with molten metal)
    • Shakeout (removing sand and cores from castings)
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
  • Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (OPTIONAL)
  • 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Entry Level-High school diploma or GED required
  • Experience operating grinding or cutting equipment in a manufacturing or metalworking environment preferred
  • Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or similar equipment preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
  • 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 commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
  • Required to wear PPE including 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 large range in 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.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
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We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
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This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment and operational support necessary for success. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841