Foundry Lead

NOV Inc. • Sapulpa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of tasks in a foundry setting, including core making, mold making, mold closing, sand testing, melting, pouring, shakeout, and casting cleaning. The Foundry Lead will also provide direct support to the Foundry Supervisor, coordinate daily workflow, supervise the group in the supervisor's absence, and assist in production planning. The position requires general knowledge of industrial applications and safety regulations, as well as the ability to work effectively with others. The role also includes physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs and working in an environment with extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and noise, requiring appropriate PPE.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in 2 or more of the following: pattern shop/storage; core making; molding making; mold closing; induction melting; pouring; shakeout; abrasive blasting; gating & riser removal; grinding; casting inspection and touch-up
• 1+ years’ experience operating forklift; overhead crane; frontend loader
• General knowledge of industrial applications in a manufacturing setting
• General knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work with others
• Safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Corrected vision to 20/20

Responsibilities

• Core making – forming the internal surface of a casting
• Mold making – forming the external surface of a casting
• Mold closing – joins the core to the mold; joins the mold halves
• Sand testing – uses the equipment to take sand samples and test them for use.
• Melting – prepares molten metal from scrap steel and/or raw materials; adjust chemistry; adjust temperature
• Pouring – forms a casting by transferring molten metal into the mold cavity
• Shakeout – removes core and sand from surface of casting; reclaims the sand
• Casting Cleaning – removes gates, risers, fins, and other protrusions from surface of casting; repair inclusions on surface of casting; abrasive blasting of casting surfaces; inspection of casting surfaces
• Provide direct support and assistance to the Foundry Supervisor.
• Coordinate daily workflow of the department and supervise group in the absence of the Foundry Supervisor
• Assist in production planning
• Provides schedule and updates to the planning department
• Perform other work-related tasks as necessary.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED