Foundry Pattern Shop Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY
The Foundry Technician is responsible for executing a range of tasks involved in the metal casting process, including core making, mold preparation, melting, pouring, shakeout, and surface finishing. This role is essential to ensuring high-quality castings through precision, safety, and collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily operations in one or more of the following casting functions:
  • 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.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years' 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' experience operating forklift; overhead crane; frontend loader 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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, 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.

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