WCM - Foundry Worker D - 1st Shift
Company: Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC
Location: Weatherly
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:$1,000.00 Sign On Bonus,$21.85/Hr plus
DESCRIPTIONAbility to learn the multiple phases of core making on
both large core bench and small core bench. Activities will include
placing boxes on conveyors either with over-head crane, forklift or
by hand, preparing boxes for fill, determining adequate number of
rods and hooks, operating sand mixer, filling boxes and ramming as
required. Learn to set and secure change pieces, loose pieces, ram
up cores, and chills if necessary. Must be able learn how to finish
most cores by pulling vanes or loose pieces and smoothing rough
edges. Ability to learn how to apply adequate thickness of core
wash and dry jobs as required. Learn to paste and assemble core
sections as required. Work closely as part of a team in the making
of cores as necessary. Perform other miscellaneous duties as
assigned.Maintain good housekeeping practices and habits while
encouraging the same from coworkers. Exhibits safe execution of all
tasks and duties. Work collaboratively with company supervision to
meet company goals.AND/ORAbility to learn how to perform most
phases of molding in both floor molding and on the figure 9 molding
line. Activities include operating sand mixer, preparing jobs for
fill, placement of riser sleeves, ramming, and striking off excess
sand. Must have the ability to learn how to run the roll-a-draw to
remove mold from pattern on figure 9 molding line. Learn of the
make and variety of molds for small, medium, and large sized
castings, with no exception based on complexity. Must be able to
learn how to be able to properly locate pattern and flask, set
gaggers, tuck, and shovel molding sand into flask. Learn how to set
and secure loose pieces, ram up cores, and chills if necessary.
Must be able to learn how to properly vent, strike off, cut pouring
basin, lift cope, using over-head crane, if necessary, draw
pattern, ability to roll any flask set regardless of size and move
mold to pouring location. Learn how to patch and repair mold, cut
gates, and reinforce joint if necessary. Ability to learn how to
apply adequate thickness of mold wash and dry jobs as required.
Learn how to set cores, anchor cores, determine appropriate medium
and thickness of rope seal or glue, close mold, clamp mold and
weight mold if necessary. Perform other miscellaneous duties as
assigned.Maintain good housekeeping practices and habits while
encouraging the same from coworkers. Exhibits safe execution of all
tasks and duties. Work collaboratively with company supervision to
meet company goals.COMPLEXITY AND JUDGMENTWork is largely routine
and repetitive in following established core making and molding
practices. Ability to learn to read and work from Foundry
Engineering methods, sketches, shop cards and blueprints is
requiredFollow clearly prescribed standard practice in the
operation of the system to ensure top quality molds and cores.Due
to the variety of tasks and varying work matter, skill and judgment
are required in the application of molding practice, sand
condition, properly cutting gating, ramming, and
venting.Requirements:EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCENo experience in
molding and core making required. Equivalent to High School
education plus four (0-1) years training in molding and/or core
making.INITIATIVEApplication of various practices requires
initiative, solid decision making and ability to follow procedure.
Initiative necessary to work effectively with other members of crew
in an efficient and economical manner.Unusual problems are referred
to supervisor.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMostly light lifting with some
occasional moderate to heavy lifting. Moderately heavy job moving
patterns and related equipment. Works in standing position; at
times requires frequent lifting and handling of medium to large
castings. Chain hoists available for lifting heavy work. Some heavy
lifting, push/pulling on occasion. Heavy physical effort in hand
ramming of sand is also required. Some work must be performed in an
awkward position.Employees working in this position are required to
frequently walk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to
finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with
hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl.The
employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty
(50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.WORKING
CONDITIONSSome conditions are extremely noisy with exposure to
dust, heat, and some fumes. Some exposure to outside weather
conditions.Working in the foundry environment subject to
temperatures of heat and cold depending on the season. Required PPE
includes, but is not limited to, hard hat, steel toe shoes, hearing
protection, and eye protection.Compensation details: 21.85-21.85
Hourly WagePId5d85aee81a8-25660-35407793
Keywords: Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC, Bethlehem , WCM - Foundry Worker D - 1st Shift, Other , Weatherly, Pennsylvania
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