Molding Machine Operator

Boose at Cornwall Inc; South Lebanon Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boose at Cornwall Inc. operates an automatic molding line to produce high-quality aluminum cast molds. The role requires inspecting molds for defects, following shop card directions, and making necessary adjustments to ensure consistent output.

Responsibilities include recording production data in the Odyssey system, punching shop orders, and assisting maintenance during breakdowns. General housekeeping and QA duties are expected as part of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; equivalent experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate and assist with automated molding machines and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the automatic molding machine to produce quality molds for aluminum castings.
• Inspect molds and adjust settings to ensure quality pours.
• Monitor each cycle and verify mold quality; document results in Odyssey as required.
• Prepare and punch shop orders in the Odyssey system; track job counts.
• Assist maintenance during breakdowns and perform routine housekeeping and QA paperwork.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Hand tools

Air hose

Automated molding machines

Job description

Description

Summary Description:

Operates Automatic Molding Machine to produce quality molds for aluminum castings.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to work 15 minutes prior to start of the shift, to turn machine on and inspect equipment prior to running. All defects are to be reported to the department leader immediately
• Inspects patterns for nicks, dents and other damage prior to putting on machine to begin molding
• Notifies Leader of any of the above defects prior to putting on the machine to begin molding
• Reads shop card and follows all directions that are on the shop card
• Operates the automatic molding machine as trained, adding cores and other inserts as required from the shop card instructions
• Monitor each cycle and inspect the molds as they are made, making any adjustments that are necessary to ensure a quality casting can be poured.
• Blows out the finished molds, ensures that pour holes are open and sets screens when required
• Maintains accurate count on molds made during production run and enters into the Odyssey system when job is complete
• Properly punch on and off of correct shop orders in the Odyssey system.
• When job is completed, removes the pattern, replaces it with a new pattern and repeats the above operations
• Assists maintenance during breakdowns
• Perform general housekeeping and paperwork (routing, updates directions and QA) as needed
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Company's policies and procedures
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Requirements

Skills or Experience Required:

Must have High School diploma or GED; equivalent job experience is a plus. Forklift experience is a plus.

Other Position Demands or Requirements:

Must be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids:

Cranes, hand tools, automated molding machines and air hose