Core Maker

Wellman Dynamics Division; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellman Dynamics Division in Creston, IA seeks a Core Maker to join its foundry team. The role emphasizes identifying core boxes for molds, handling sand variants, and working with inhibitors while meeting production goals.

On-the-job training is provided; candidates with prior manufacturing or foundry experience are preferred. Safety rules and PPE are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand up to 8 hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• On the job training provided; previous manufacturing or foundry experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and stand for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify core boxes for each mold.
• Use fine motor skills for smaller pieces.
• Identify the differences in sand used in each core.
• Work with an inhibitor.
• Learn to operate 240, 250, 450, or C3 rollover machine for the largest cores.
• Use a mixer and hydraulic equipment.
• Provide communication and support to the pattern shop on pattern boxes.
• Make quality cores by following work instructions and communicating with engineering.

Skills

Team orientation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stand for long hours

Safety compliance

Pre-employment physical

Shift flexibility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

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Core Maker

Manual Labor Creston, IA, US

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalency preferred

EXPERIENCE:

On the job training provided, Previous manufacturing or foundry experience preferred

- Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled

- National Career Readiness Certification preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Must have good vision, hearing, and hand-eye coordination. Must be able to follow written work instructions. Must be able to multitask and meet production goals and deadlines. Must be team-oriented and have good communication skills. Must have great attention to detail. Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis. Must be able to grip, push, and pull with 80lb strength on a regular basis. Must be able to generate 15lbs of pinch strength on occasion. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical. Must be able to perform elevated work on an occasional basis. Some tasks require repetitive activities. Must be able to stand on concrete up to 8 hours. Must be willing to cross-train within the classification. Must be able to follow all safety rules and wear all required personal protective equipment. Must be able to work any shift. Must be able to maintain a clean workstation and clean equipment.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Must be able to identify the core boxes necessary for each mold
• Must have good fine motor skills to make smaller pieces
• Must be able to identify the differences in sand used in each core
• Must be able to work with an inhibitor
• Must be able to learn to work on a 240, 250, 450, or C3 rollover machine for the largest cores
• Must be able to use a mixer and hydraulic equipment
• Must be able to provide communication and support to the pattern shop on pattern boxes
• Required to make quality cores by following work instructions and communicating with engineering team

These job duties are not all inclusive. The Company, from time to time, may require the incumbent to perform additional duties as assigned.