Foundry Worker (Day Shift)

NOV • Tulsa, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The Foundry Technician is responsible for executing a range of tasks involved in the metal casting process, including core making, mold preparation, melting, pouring, shakeout, and surface finishing. This role is essential to ensuring high-quality castings through precision, safety, and collaboration in a manufacturing environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform daily operations in one or more of the following casting functions: Core making - form the internal surfaces of castings. Mold making - form the external surfaces of castings. Mold closing - assemble cores and molds into complete mold assemblies. Melting - prepare molten metal from scrap steel/raw materials, adjust chemistry and temperature. Pouring - transfer molten metal into mold cavities. Shakeout - remove core and mold sand from castings and reclaim sand. Casting cleaning - remove gates, risers, fins, and surface defects; abrasive blast surfaces; inspect and repair castings. Operate equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, and loaders as required. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area. Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. Perform other work-related tasks as assigned. FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (OPTIONAL) Support casting operations across various foundry departments. Assist with sand reclamation, pattern storage, and casting touch-ups as needed. Actively contribute to safe and efficient daily operations.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Must have corrected vision to 20/20.
• Willingness to work in environments with extreme temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment.
• Must possess general knowledge of industrial applications in a manufacturing setting.
• Must possess general knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Required to wear PPE including hard hat, gloves, face mask, and steel-toed boots.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Able to work well in a team environment as well as self-directed when working independently.
• Willingness to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
• Factory environment with large range in temperature changes.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks including walking, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ 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 preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience operating forklift; overhead crane; frontend loader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Core making - form the internal surfaces of castings.
• Mold making - form the external surfaces of castings.
• Mold closing - assemble cores and molds into complete mold assemblies.
• Melting - prepare molten metal from scrap steel/raw materials, adjust chemistry and temperature.
• Pouring - transfer molten metal into mold cavities.
• Shakeout - remove core and mold sand from castings and reclaim sand.
• Casting cleaning - remove gates, risers, fins, and surface defects; abrasive blast surfaces; inspect and repair castings.
• Operate equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, and loaders as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Support casting operations across various foundry departments.
• Assist with sand reclamation, pattern storage, and casting touch-ups as needed.
• Actively contribute to safe and efficient daily operations.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED