Core Maker​/Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Title: CORE MAKER/MACHINE OPERATOR

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Core Room

Position

Reports To:

Core Room Supervisor/Lead

Summary

Description:

Produce sand cores used in the production of aluminum castings. Finish assembly of sand core and core parts.

• Operate core make machinery
• Assist in training co-workers
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Keep work area clean
• Load/unload cores and core pattern pieces into core make machinery
• Inspect own work for visual defects
• Learn identification numbers for all core boxes
• Record data as required on all internal documents
• Perform set-ups, attend to minor breakdowns and report other equipment conditions as necessary
• Sprinkle or spray parting agent onto pattern and flask, to facilitate removal of core from machine
• Perform housekeeping
• Repair damaged impressions
• Perform any and all other job related tasks as assigned

Skills or Experience

Required:

Must have High School diploma or GED. Must be team-oriented. Must be able to follow written and oral instruction. Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be focused and have strong attention to detail.

Must be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment and/or work aids:
Forklifts, cranes, hand/power tools, electric/manual conveyors

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS: This section outlines typical lifting and manual handling requirements. Items and weights are indicative and may vary by shift or task. Please refer to the official job standard for exact values.