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Foundry Molding Machine Operator 2nd Shift- $3000 Sign-On Bonus

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2025

About the role

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As the Foundry Molding Machine Operator, you will work onsite to set up and operate the Hunter molding machine. A Hunter molding machine is an advanced machine used for casting. It ensures consistent casting quality, reduced maintenance, and maximum productivity.

You will ensure molds are produced safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality standards, collaborating with maintenance and other team members as needed.

You Will:

Setup and operate the Hunter molding machine, ensuring that correct operating procedures for the molding machine are followed.
Manually set cores in the green sand molds as required.
Cycle molding machine at a pace that meets required metrics.
Clean and inspect pattern plates according to standard work procedures.
Change pattern plates when required.
Verify all special instructions on the job router are completed.
Perform 1st article inspection on the mold after pattern changeover is completed.
Inspect for visual defects.
Report mechanical malfunctions to maintenance and/or the supervisor.
Operate the Molding machine following all safety rules and guidelines.
Properly complete molding logs and records.
Perform repetitive work, ensuring consistent results.
Perform routine housekeeping to ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Complete end of shift maintenance and clean up requirements
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety rules.
Immediately report any job-related injury or illness to your direct supervisor.

You Have:

High School diploma or GED
Can read and speak English fluently.

Before joining our team, you must successfully complete pre-employment screenings. These include:

Background Check: A comprehensive review of any relevant educational credentials, criminal records, and social security validation ensuring alignment with company standards and regulations
Drug Screen: Testing for controlled substances to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
Physical Examination: Verification of physical fitness to perform job responsibilities safely and effectively.

Completion of these requirements is necessary for finalizing employment offers and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires exceptional hand eye coordination.

Work Environment:

Work in a manufacturing environment. The foundry will be hot in the summer months. The molding machine area can be dusty at times

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.