What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Maker position at Norican Group?
Company Overview
Castalloy Group is a division of Norican Group. Castalloy is one of the leading producers of high alloy castings and has been producing engineered cast components for over 50 years. The molding processes include airset and shell that enable us to produce castings which have excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.
Castalloy’s diverse customer base and ability to serve our customers’ needs have earned us a dominant position in the high alloy casting and fabrication industry. We offer contract manufacturing to customer design, custom designs for specific applications and a wide range of standard products.
Continued modernization and automation of manufacturing equipment and environmental controls enable us to maintain our leading position in the marketplace.
Job Title: Core Maker
Location: Waukesha, WI
Reports To: Core and Molding Supervisor
Part I - Position Purpose
The Core Maker operates a variety of equipment using air set no-bake sand and shell sand to shape sand cores for molds, prepares finished cores, while maintaining clean and functional core boxes. Responsibilities include inspecting and assembling cores, reporting production data, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. This role supports a safe and efficient work environment while performing other assigned tasks as needed.
Part II – Job Functions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.
Castalloy Group is a division of Norican Group. Castalloy is one of the leading producers of high alloy castings and has been producing engineered cast components for over 50 years. The molding processes include airset and shell that enable us to produce castings which have excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.
Castalloy’s diverse customer base and ability to serve our customers’ needs have earned us a dominant position in the high alloy casting and fabrication industry. We offer contract manufacturing to customer design, custom designs for specific applications and a wide range of standard products.
Continued modernization and automation of manufacturing equipment and environmental controls enable us to maintain our leading position in the marketplace.
Job Title: Core Maker
Location: Waukesha, WI
Reports To: Core and Molding Supervisor
Part I - Position Purpose
The Core Maker operates a variety of equipment using air set no-bake sand and shell sand to shape sand cores for molds, prepares finished cores, while maintaining clean and functional core boxes. Responsibilities include inspecting and assembling cores, reporting production data, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. This role supports a safe and efficient work environment while performing other assigned tasks as needed.
Part II – Job Functions
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following all safety and environmental rules and regulations.
- Shape sand cores used in molds, using air-set sand mixer, shell core blower and isocure machine.
- Remove cores from core boxes and place them into storage boxes or onto racks for transportation to molding area.
- Select the appropriate core box from work order and set-up the machine, making all necessary operation adjustments.
- Keep core boxes clean and report excessive wear or damage to supervisor
- Clea, repair and assemble finished cores per work instructions.
- Report production quantities and times for each work order using ERP system.
- Responsible for ensuring that quality systems function effectively, and products meet customer requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in same or similar role.
- Familiarity with metal casting processes and foundry work.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good physical stamina and manual dexterity, as the position involves standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects; ability to push/pull up to 50lbs
- Knowledge of safety practices related to foundry work.
- Active participant in teamwork and collaborative environment
- Proactive and resourceful to problem solve, asking questions when unsure of something
- Willingness to help team members, helping out in other departments on occasion depending on workload
- Acts with integrity and upholds Norican Group Core Values and Mission Statement
- Outstanding attendance, proactively communicates for approved time off in advance
- Willingness to grow and learn new skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.
