JOB TITLE: FOUNDRY HELPER
DEPARTMENT: FOUNDRY
REPORTS TO: FOUNDRY SUPERVISOR
APPROVED DATE: 10/4/22
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists Melter in preparation of molds ready for pouring for each procedure.
- Assists Melter in all procedures to complete pouring process.
- Follows instructions given from Melter, Foundry Supervisor, or Plant Foreman.
- Obeys safety rules all safety rules and always wears PPE.
- Reads every Production/Process Sheet for instructions/accuracy/lot integrity.
- Moves molds from shelves in order given by pour schedule. Check every mold for cracks/damage.
- Ensure damaged molds are not loaded into oven.
- Preps sand beds.
- Helps run metals back and forth to warehouse and updates weights.
- Ensures that Melter’s on the deck are able to continue melting.
- Other duties as designated by Foundry Supervisor or Plant Foreman.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:
- No experience necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- On the job training.
- Must be able to understand English and/or Spanish.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- No experience necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
- Ability to work under extreme heat.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- As provided.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to read the process sheet and follow written and verbal directions.
- Able to fill out production/process sheets documents.
- Knowledge of basic foundry terms.
- Understands speed and quality objectives of all Helper duties.




