Molder ***$5,000 BONUS ELIGIBLE

Job Title: Molder 

Location: Evansville, WI 

Job Type: Full-time 

Department: Molding 

Compensation: $20.00

Hours: Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm Overtime: Fridays, Saturdays 

Position Summary 

The Molder is responsible for forming sand molds to fabricate metal castings. This role may be performed individually or as part of a two-person crew, using automatic, single-station, or two-station cope and drag molding equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The following duties are required for this position. Other tasks may be assigned as needed: 

• Machine set-up (bolting pattern onto the molding machine. Placing flask onto pattern, set draw of flask) 
• Apply parting agents to the pattern and flask to facilitate removal of mold from pattern. 
• Sift and compact sand over the pattern to form the mold as needed. 
• Move drag to lift station. 
• Insert specified cores into the drag and cope as needed.  Reassemble the cope and drag. 
• Return flask to machine and repeat. 
• Read and follow work instructions, job orders, and directives from supervisors. 
• Maintain accurate production counts and personal time. 
• Adhere to workplace safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. 
• All other duties as assigned 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This position does not have any supervisory duties. 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write basic correspondence. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings with other employees. 

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divided. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to understand and follow detailed but straightforward written or verbal instructions. 
• Ability to resolve minor issues. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands outlined below must be met for an employee to successfully perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. 

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to handle materials, and feel surfaces. 
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and communicate verbally. 
• Must regularly lift and move up to 100 pounds. 
• Must have good vision, including close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described below are typical for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. 

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration. 
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat. 
• The work environment is typically very loud. 

Competence, Awareness, and Training 

• New employees will be assessed using the “New Employee Checklist” and undergo evaluations at 90 days, with additional training as needed. 
• Regular employees will be evaluated annually, with additional assessments based on their assigned work area.