Core Room Technician 2nd shift

2nd shift position available

Monday-Thursday 3pm - 1 : 20am with OT as required Friday and / or Saturday

The Core Room Technician / Core Maker & Setup Technician is responsible for producing, assembling, and maintaining high-quality sand cores used in the metal casting process. This position involves operating and maintaining core-making equipment, assembling cores according to specifications, performing quality inspections, and ensuring minimal machine downtime. The role supports core production from setup through final delivery to the molding department.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Core Production & Assembly

• Operate core-making machines and hand tools to produce cores per job specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret work instructions and shop packets to ensure accurate core production.
• Assemble cores and core boxes using glue, clamps, wire, bolts, rams, or machines.
• Clean parting lines, raised vent areas, and remove flash from cores.
• Cut or drill spouts and pouring holes; size hardened cores as needed.
• Apply core wash and rack completed cores for storage or delivery.
• Inspect finished cores for cracks, defects, and dimensional accuracy; perform repairs or reject as needed.
• Use mud compound to perform core repairs.
• Calibrate machines for correct sand and additive mix ratios.
• Clean vents and inspect machines before operation to ensure safety and functionality.

Machine Setup & Maintenance

Production Reporting

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Skills / Experience : Effective computer usage; manual dexterity in order to use file on cores; mechanical aptitude helpful

Consistently able to :

Protective Footwear

Industry Leading Benefits :

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