Molder

Location: Racine, WI area (on-site, aluminum castings foundry)

Job Summary

A molder prepares and assembles molds for aluminum castings and operates molding equipment. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sand molds according to production specifications.
  
• Pack, ram, and compact molding sand to achieve required mold strength and dimensional accuracy.
  
• Set and secure cores, inserts, chills, and other mold components as required
  
• Inspect molds for defects before pouring.
  
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of molding equipment and work areas.
  
• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
  
• Assist with preventive maintenance and cleaning of foundry equipment.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  
• Work in high-temperature environments.
  
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
  
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including heat-resistant clothing, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.
  

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/foundry environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, molten metal, and moving machinery.
  

Green sand molding. The line is fairly automated with some lifting. Molding or foundry experience preferred; will train.

Details

• Pay: $20-22/hr to start, depending on experience
  
• Shift: 1st shift, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (8.5 hrs on site, 30 min unpaid lunch)
  
• Contract position with a direct-hire opportunity after 520 hours
  
• PPE: safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat or soft cap
  
• Hiring ASAP