Foundry Lead

Action Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Group in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Foundry Lead to oversee daily foundry operations including core making, mold making, melting and pouring, and finishing. The role requires leadership experience and hands-on skills in mold work and metal casting, with an emphasis on safety and team coordination.

You will lead a team, coordinate production schedules, and step in as supervisor when needed. The position offers stability in a manufacturing environment with weekend overtime potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Experience with mold making.
• Experience with melting and pouring operations.
• Knowledge of finish room functions.
• Ability to quickly learn processes and lead with minimal training.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Safety rules and regulations knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support daily foundry operations across core making, mold making, sand testing, melting, pouring, shakeout, and finishing.
• Prepare molten metal, adjust chemistry and temperature, and safely perform pouring operations.
• Inspect, repair, and finish castings to quality standards.
• Coordinate department workflow and production activities.
• Lead and supervise team members in the absence of the Foundry Supervisor.
• Assist with production planning and scheduling.
• Promote a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mold Making

Melting & Pouring

Finish Room

Communication

Team Leadership

Safety Knowledge

Cross-Dept Collaboration

Physical Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Foundry LeadLocation: Tulsa, OK

Hours: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Overtime: Typically 8 hours on Fridays and occasionally Saturdays; currently voluntary but subject to change

Pay: $25 - $33

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience with mold making required
• Experience with melting and pouring operations required
• Knowledge of finish room functions required
• Ability to quickly learn processes and step into a leadership role with minimal training
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• General knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes
• General knowledge of workplace safety rules and regulations
• Ability to work effectively with employees across multiple departments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Corrected vision must be 20/20
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, around moving equipment, airborne particulates, and industrial manufacturing environments
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Perform and support daily foundry operations, including:Core MakingMold MakingMold ClosingSand TestingMelting OperationsPouring OperationsShakeout ProcessesCasting Cleaning and Finishing
• Form internal and external casting structures through core and mold preparation
• Prepare molten metal, adjust chemistry and temperature, and safely perform pouring operations
• Remove sand, gates, risers, fins, and other casting imperfections
• Inspect, repair, and finish castings to quality standards
• Provide daily support and assistance to the Foundry Supervisor
• Coordinate department workflow and production activities
• Lead and supervise team members in the absence of the Foundry Supervisor
• Assist with production planning and scheduling activities
• Communicate production schedules and updates to the planning department
• Promote a safe, efficient, and productive work environment
• Follow all company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in two or more of the following areas:Pattern Shop/StorageCore MakingMold MakingMold ClosingInduction MeltingPouringShakeoutAbrasive BlastingGating & Riser RemovalGrindingCasting Inspection and Touch-Up

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, talking, and hearingOccasional kneeling, crouching, and crawlingAbility to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Exposure to moving vehicles, overhead cranes, extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particulatesModerate to high noise levels throughout the facilityRequired use of PPE, including hard hat, face mask, gloves, and steel-toed boots

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