Job ID: SP191241021
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/21/2026
Molding Head Operator | Pay: $18-$22 | Schedule: 5:00 am – 3:15 pm. Monday – Thursday
What Matters Most
- Pay: $18-$22
- Schedule: 5:00 am – 3:15 pm. Monday – Thursday
- Location: Pewaukee, WI
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
The Reserves Network is seeking a Molding Head Operator to manually make molds on a no-bake molding loop. In this role, you will prepare tooling, set molding components, select the proper sand recipe, pack and strip molds, and maintain the mixer and work area according to job instructions.
Responsibilities:
- Verify that proper tooling and markings are on the line, and apply pattern release as needed.
- Place sleeves, sprues, upsets, and chills on patterns according to job tickets.
- Select the proper sand recipe and fill mold boxes; vibrate, tuck, and pack sand as required to achieve solid molds.
- Strip molds from mold boxes at the appropriate time and clean patterns to prevent material from sticking to the tooling.
- Track the number of molds produced and clean the mold mixer after production.
- Calibrate binder and catalyst daily and replace chemical totes as needed.
- Keep the workspace free of excessive sand spillage and follow established safety procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; or 1 year of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fork truck license required.
- Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, job tickets, and procedure manuals written in English; communicate production or quality concerns.
- Follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and resolve routine production problems.
- Add and subtract whole numbers using various units of measure.
- Stand throughout the shift; frequently walk, bend, twist, reach forward, push or pull, and lift or carry 1–25 pounds. Occasionally lift or carry 26–50 pounds or more than 50 pounds, squat, kneel, climb, balance, and reach overhead.
- Use both hands and demonstrate good hand-eye coordination; vision requirements include at least 20/40 vision in one eye and corrected near vision.
- Work in a dusty foundry environment with high noise levels, variable temperatures, some uneven floors, and exposure to moving equipment and airborne particles.
- Follow safety procedures when using mold binders, hardeners, and pattern release; wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toe boots with instep guards, and gloves.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay rate: $18-$22
- Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
- Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401K
- Referral bonus program
Your New Organization:
Join an American casting foundry in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, producing metal castings to customer specifications. As a Molding Head Operator, you will support casting production by preparing and producing no-bake sand molds.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The pay range for this position is $18-$22. Final compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity.
