Molder Close-up operator

Shift: 4-day workweek on first shift, working Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities: What you’ll do 

• Pattern Management: Retrieve and inspect the correct pattern per the daily schedule to ensure accuracy and quality in mold production. 

• Mold Production: Operate the sand mixer to fill molds, calibrate and maintain the continuous mixer, and place cores correctly in the cope and drag to produce high-quality molds. 

• Equipment Operation: Control equipment that picks up and flips molds, operate mobile equipment, and use the overhead crane to move molds to the pouring floor and perform shakeout after pouring. 

• Daily Responsibilities: Perform preventative maintenance on molding equipment, maintain cleanliness and safety of the work area, and participate actively in lean initiatives to improve processes. 

• Success Indicators: Consistently produce quality molds on schedule, maintain equipment reliability, demonstrate teamwork and a positive attitude, and uphold excellent attendance and safety records. 

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture. 
  
  Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications
  
  What you’ll bring Must-haves: 
  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to operate and maintain molding equipment safely and efficiently 
  • Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and good attendance record 

• Experience with sand mixers and overhead crane operation 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles 

• Previous experience in a molding or foundry environment 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team 

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