Foundry Labor

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

Job Summary

We are hiring Foundry Laborers for an aluminum castings foundry in the Racine, WI area. Apply once and we will match you to one of the open foundry roles below based on your experience: Molder, Grinder, Knockout, Pourer, or Shakeout. This is physical, hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.

Open Roles

• Molder - Prepare and assemble sand molds (green sand molding) for aluminum castings and operate molding equipment; pack, ram, and compact molding sand; set cores, inserts, and chills; inspect molds before pouring. The line is fairly automated with some lifting. Requires one year of metal foundry experience and Cope and Drag, Squeezer, Airset, and Rotolift experience.
• Grinder - Grind, trim, and finish aluminum castings using pneumatic grinders, belt sanders, and other finishing equipment; remove gates, risers, flash, and excess material per drawings and work instructions; inspect castings for defects. Requires metal foundry experience.
• Knockout - Remove cores from aluminum castings using a jack hammer and other handling equipment; remove castings from sand molds after cooling and get parts ready for the next stage. Requires metal foundry experience.
• Pourer - Safely pour molten aluminum into molds; skim dross; control pouring speed and metal flow; assist with furnace charging. Requires metal foundry experience and great attention to detail.
• Shakeout - Separate aluminum castings from sand molds using shakeout equipment and vibrating tables, then move castings to the next stage. Requires one year of metal foundry experience; forklift/hoist/pallet-jack certification preferred but not required.

Requirements for All Roles

• Metal foundry experience (see role details above).
• 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.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.

Work Environment

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

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