Foundry Utility

our team • Michigan City, IN

7d

About The Position

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our Rise talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company with problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain® branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.
How you will make an impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Foundry Production Worker, you will be responsible for operating a variety of equipment and performing essential tasks across molding, casting, and finishing processes. Duties include setting up machines and work areas, opening and closing molds, positioning and inspecting cores, and extracting, degating, and transporting castings. You will troubleshoot and adjust equipment, perform pattern and hook changes, and repair molds or cores as needed. Additional responsibilities include cleaning work areas, storing tools, inspecting forklift equipment, and safely handling materials. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to safety and quality in a repetitive, hands-on production environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to compute calculations for materials
• Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift 50-75lbs
• Must be able to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods, as required by the job.
• Requires the use of appropriate safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) due to potential hazards associated with machinery or chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing and/or foundry experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, and finish completed cores for boiler parts according to standard procedures.
• Locate and install proper core boxes and rollover plates, ensuring correct alignment and setup.
• Perform pattern changes, inspect core quality, and repair cores as needed.
• Set chaplets and cores, close molds, clamp flasks, and pour molds with precision.
• Maintain clean core areas and assist in the positioning of cores on the production floor.
• Open molds, extract and degate castings, and transport them to cleaning or knockout areas.
• Sort and dispose of defective castings and gating systems following quality standards.
• Operate blast equipment to load/unload castings and remove excess iron or debris.
• Shake out flasks, stack on floors, and perform hook changes as needed.
• Support cleanup and finishing processes to prepare castings for final handling.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and molding machinery to support daily production.
• Inspect and adjust sand systems, flasks, squeeze boards, and mold conditions.
• Set up work areas, machines, and production floors in alignment with job requirements.
• Conduct equipment inspections, including forklifts, and report any irregularities.
• Assist with the safe movement and storage of materials and tools throughout the shift.
• Perform various tasks as directed by supervisors to support continuous operation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting after 60 days of service
• Competitive pay scale progression with step increases
• Educational assistance, apprenticeship programs, and health club reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees