Intermediate Shapes Specialist

Pyrotek; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with generous match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Pyrotek Cortland is hiring for a mold-building role within the Mining and Metals Industry. The team crafts molds, casts refractory shapes, and ensures on-time shipments. The position requires carpentry experience, mold-building know-how, and the ability to read blueprints.

Expect hands-on work, occasional forklift usage, and collaboration with a manufacturing team. The role is full-time, on-site in Cortland, NY, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/TASC is required.
• Previous carpentry or mold-building experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Safely construct molds, cast shapes, and prepare shipments of refractory products.
• Inspect molds and components for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Measure ingredients, mix and cast refractory using appropriate equipment.
• Prepare and package products for shipment with complete documentation.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Mold building

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED/TASC

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM

**Effective 8-16-2026 the shift change will be 6:00AM - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday**

Safely and efficiently construct molds, cast shapes, and prepare shipments of refractory products, ensuring optimal quality and on-time delivery.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Thoroughly examine job packets and part drawings to verify information is correct and complete, and conceptualize, plan, and design mold builds using critical analysis techniques and reverse engineering, to include:
  • Operating hot wire foam cutter to cut foam and cabinet materials in accordance with engineered drawing specifications.
  • Measuring and inspecting foam and cabinet pieces for dimensional accuracy and integrity.
  • Constructing varied, sometimes complex molds, using various woods and polystyrene (foam), with mold fabrication including some, or all of the following components - base construction, interior and exterior construction, foam tooling, anchors, bracing, mold release applications, etc.
  • Inspecting molds for part strength and integrity, surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Proactively work to improve foam cutting and mold building techniques and innovate to introduce new ideas to improve individual and team performance.
• Determine and inspect required raw materials, supplies, tools and equipment needed to create refractory shapes, and:
  • Measure amounts, temperatures, and characteristics of ingredients and mix to prescribed recipe to ensure uniformity.
  • Cast refractory using casting equipment, including vibrators and mounting apparatus.
  • Perform QC (Quality control) procedures, such as grinding and finishing, to ensure part(s) meet the defined Quality criteria.
  • Inspect shape(s) for part strength and integrity, surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Correctly prepare and package product for shipment by verifying that shipment information is accurate and complete including part numbers, work order instructions, weights and dimensions, quantities, photos, sales order numbers and customer information.
• Safely transport goods to work site or shipping areas using material handling equipment such as cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts and dollies.

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Qualifications

What you'll need:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).

Previous carpentry experience and/or mold building preferred. Basic AutoCAD software experience, a plus.

Technical Skills. Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical work instructions. Understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity and force. Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations using a calculator. Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System. Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., forklift, overhead crane, electric pallet jack, etc.).

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand, and walk for long periods of time, bend, and perform repetitive hand movements using hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms. Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

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The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is $21.00 - $31.00 + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited tojob-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.

Pyrotek benefits include:

• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing

For a full summary of Pyrotek's benefit offerings, please clickHERE .

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.