Molder Maker Helper

Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people who can think on their feet and solve complex problems.Are you up to the task?Our history dates back to 1905 when we began to produce castings in Elyria, Ohio, for the machine tool, gas engine, and other industries. Our Hodge Foundry location began operation in 1876 and built a reputation for quality casting from its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. The two foundries joined to form a single company in 2008, which is today known as Elyria Foundry. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products, and we’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the Team!Position: Mold Maker Helper - 1st shift (for BMM, South Foundry)Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Read work orders to determine the product to be producedMeasure ingredients and mix molding or casting material to desired consistency according to the formulaMold parts or products using a vibrator, hand press, or casting equipment and taps or tilts mold to ensure uniformityFill molds with mixed material or apply the material to mold to a specified thicknessRemove excess material and level and smooth wet mold mixtureAssemble, insert and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into the mold, using hand tools and a depth gaugeBrush or spray the surface of a mold to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepageLoad or stack filled molds curing box or on storage racks or cartsPerform other duties as required.Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent coordination and attention to detail to make a quality product.Knowledge of machines and tools, including their uses and maintenance as well as using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.Experience inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of the mold.Ability to work in HOT/COLD and DIRTY environmentAbility to read and follow detailed work instructions.One year of production and/or manufacturing experience preferred.High school diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years old.Work Environment and Physical Demands:Handle moving objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials.The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials.Indoor and outdoor climate conditions during all seasons and in varying temperatures.Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs consistently.Job Type: Full Time. Hourly, non-exempt.This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities, work environment, and physical demands (hereinafter referred to as “duties”) are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required at the sole discretion of Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry.Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.