Foundry Technician

Weir • Newton, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The core maker'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 organization dedicated to building a better future. At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting. Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives. Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Proficient in reading, writing, mathematics, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Preparing Sand Cores for Metal Casting: Creating sand cores by molding and shaping sand mixtures using specific patterns and molds, and combining sand with binding agents to achieve desired consistency and durability.
• Operating Machinery: Operating industrial mixers and core making machines to prepare sand and binder mixtures, adjusting settings, ensuring equipment functionality, and performing routine maintenance.
• Ensuring Quality Standards: Conducting thorough inspections of sand cores to identify defects, using measuring tools, following detailed instructions and blueprints to meet specified design and quality standards.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

What This Job Offers

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