Manual Mold Maker

P&W Foundry; Little Rock Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

MTH Pumps is hiring a full-time manual Mold Maker for the P&W Foundry in Plano, IL to produce green sand molds for bronze castings. The role works with a team to meet growing demand and offers $17 per hour, tuition reimbursement, and medical and dental insurance. Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, evenings free.

You will assist with patterns, inventory, preparation for shipments, and daily metal inventory. Training is provided and opportunities exist to learn other foundry processes as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dependable and willing to learn.
• Experience in a foundry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patterns and inventory of castings by count and location.
• Prepare castings and paperwork for shipments.
• Assist with monthly metal inventory counts.
• Melting and pouring of casting, including pre-heating oven, loading/unloading shells, and preparing pouring floor.
• Finish castings for shipment using belt sander/grinders or shot blaster.
• Learn other foundry processes and provide backup in related roles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dependable and willing to learn

Experience in a foundry (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MTH Pumps of Plano, IL is seeking to hire a full-time manual Mold Maker for the P & W Foundry (located across the street) to work as part of a team to meet increased demand for bronze poured castings. Position will be responsible for making green sand molds for castings. This position offers a competitive wage of $17/hour, tuition reimbursement, and we offer medical and dental insurance. Our Foundry operates Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm, so they also enjoy having their evenings free!

Are you looking for an industry-leading company to work for where you have the opportunity to grow and improve your skills? Do you want to work for an organization that focuses on a rewarding environment where your contributions matter?

ABOUT MTH PUMPS and P&W Foundry

MTH Pumps is a commercial and industrial fluid pump manufacturer serving a wide variety of markets and industries including boiler feed, condensate return, chillers/temperature controllers, water services, refrigeration, petroleum, as well as many chemical process applications. We are leading the pumping industry in regenerative turbine and OEM pump design by manufacturing products with superior performance, high reliability, and low cost.

P&W Foundry is a full-service foundry specializing in non-ferrous green sand foundry processes and prototype or moderate volume stainless steel investment casting. P&W has a full-service pattern shop and also offers complete machining and inspection capabilities in-house as well as custom metal fabrication services.

We have over 50 years of success, offer continued training and education, and a focus on creating a work environment that is engaging and rewarding for every employee. So, what are we missing? YOU!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE FOUNDRY

In the foundry, your days will vary. You might be providing assisting with patterns and inventory of castings by count and location. Help prepare castings and paperwork for shipments. Assist with monthly metal inventory counts. Some days, you will be help with the melting and pouring of casting by pre-heating oven in sequence, melting, load and unload pre-heated shells, setting up pouring floor for casting pours throughout the day, move full molds and inspect completed shells. Other days, tasks will be finishing castings for shipment which could involve using belt sander/grinders and/or shot blaster to clean and finish castings.

This position will perform tasks related to research and development of new processes. Additionally, you will learn other job roles in the foundry including investment casting processes. Once trained, you will provide backup or additional labor in those roles when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dependable and willing to learn.
• Experience in a foundry preferred.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that this foundry position would be a great fit for you, we look forward to meeting you!