Foundry Core & Mold Helper (1st Shift)

Eck Industries Inc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with premiums as low

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan with company match

Up to 10 paid holidays

One week paid vacation

Advancement opportunities

Hands-on training

Family-owned company

Job summary

Eck Industries Inc. in Manitowoc, WI is hiring a Helper 1st Shift to support mold and core preparation for precision aluminum castings.

You will handle materials, assist with pour/shakeout tasks, and follow work instructions to maintain quality and safety in a modern foundry. We offer competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid vacation after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred (but we’ll train the right person!).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Good attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working with your hands in an active environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with core and mold preparation, including hand filing sand cores, mixing sand/zircon, mudding and dipping cores, and cutting or supplying materials such as riser sleeves and chill blocks.
• Handle materials manually and with equipment—using forklifts, carts, racks, flatbeds, pallets, and other transport tools as needed.
• Support occasional production duties, including helping with pouring and shakeout tasks.
• Follow work instructions: prepare tools, identify specs, place shop order tickets, transport castings to finishing, and perform daily equipment inspections.
• Maintain workplace standards by keeping the area clean, organized, and compliant with 6S requirements; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Hands-on

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Eck Industries Inc. in Manitowoc, WI is hiring a Helper 1st Shift to support mold and core preparation for precision aluminum castings.

You will handle materials, assist with pour/shakeout tasks, and follow work instructions to maintain quality and safety in a modern foundry. We offer competitive pay of $20–$22 per hour, health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, and paid vacation after 60 days.