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Foundry Core Maker / Core Room Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Iowa, Fairfield | |
| 1805 West Jefferson Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Sep 23, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Foundry Core Maker / Core Room Technician
Wage: $18.00 per hour QPS Employment Group has a great Foundry Core Maker / Core Room Technician position at a company in Fairfield, IA. This position has the opportunity for hire. Foundry Core Maker / Core Room Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Set up and operate shell core and ISO-cure (cold box) core-making equipment. - Load and monitor sand, resin, and catalyst systems. - Install, secure, and change core boxes and tooling as required. - Adjust machine settings to ensure proper filling, curing, and ejection of cores. - Apply coatings and monitor drying processes when required. - Remove completed cores from equipment and place them on racks or carts for processing. - Monitor core-making processes and assist with troubleshooting production issues. - Fin, mud, clean, scrap, inspect, and repair cores as required. - Assemble and glue cores according to production specifications. - Gauge cores using required fixtures and measuring devices. - Read and follow core sheets, work instructions, and production documentation. - Tag completed racks and transport finished cores to designated storage areas. - Inspect cores for dimensional accuracy, defects, cracks, incomplete fills, and overall quality. - Segregate and report nonconforming materials or products. - Follow all company safety procedures regarding equipment, chemicals, and production processes. - Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. - Maintain clean and organized workstations, production areas, and aisles. - Perform janitorial duties. Foundry Core Maker / Core Room Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or GED preferred. - Previous foundry, manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred but not required; training will be provided. - Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn core-making processes. - Ability to read work instructions and production documentation. - Ability to work safely around production equipment, chemicals, and industrial environments. - Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities. - Forklift experience or certification is a plus but not required. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift. - Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally. - Ability to work in a foundry environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, and industrial conditions. - Ability to wear required PPE, including respirator protection when necessary. - Ability to work overtime or extended hours as needed. About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |