Foundry Technician
About The Position
The coremaker's purpose is to ensure the production of cores that meet specified requirements by accurately crafting and maintaining equipment through cleaning and calibration processes. Weir is a global engineering business founded in 1871, focused on making mining operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Our technology helps customers produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water, and waste at a lower cost. As the world increasingly needs metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues contribute to powering a low-carbon future. We are a global team of 11,000 talented individuals across more than 60 countries, inspiring each other to achieve our best work.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Proficient in reading, writing, mathematics, and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Creating sand cores by molding and shaping sand mixtures using specific patterns and molds.
- Combining sand with binding agents to achieve desired consistency and durability.
- Operating industrial mixers and core making machines to prepare sand and binder mixtures.
- Adjusting settings on machinery.
- Ensuring equipment functionality.
- Performing routine maintenance on equipment.
- Conducting thorough inspections of sand cores to identify defects.
- Using measuring tools to ensure quality standards.
- Following detailed instructions and blueprints to meet specified design and quality standards.
- Demonstrating commitment to zero harm behaviors to support a world-class safety culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
