Moulder - Trade

Trade Moulder
Weir Minerals
Artarmon
Day shift 5am – 1 pm

Weir Minerals is a dynamic and innovative Manufacturing company committed to excellence and growth. As a leader in our field, we are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for individuals to develop their skills and build a successful career.

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Trade Moulder. You will be responsible for effective production of high quality sand moulds and cores in the Beforecast section of the Foundry in a safe work manner and within an acceptable time frame.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Production of sand moulds and cores using appropriate equipment.
• Interpretation of loose and mounted patterns, specifying appropriate sized runners for the job
• Operation of overhead cranes and slings
• Ensure safe working practices and operating procedures are followed. It is important that employee ensures if they have read and signed off on all relevant SOPs for the tasks to be undertaken.
• Ensure stock takes of indirect materials are conducted and materials re-ordered in time to prevent stock-out situations.
• Check the calibration of the sand mixer, to ensure chemical consumptions is correct against the sand usage.
• Mentor apprentices or machine moulders on performing selected tasks.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Moulding Certificate to AQF3 or equivalent
• Relevant working experience in a non-ferrous foundry as a Trade Moulder
• Prior working experience with chemical set sand moulding, cold box moulding, or greensand moulding
• Overhead Crane ticket
• Forklift ticket (Desirable)
  
  Why choose Weir:
  Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
• An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
  
  Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
  
  Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
  
  For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page .
  
  Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
  
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We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.