Job ID: SP8750071021
Location: Pewaukee, WI
Category: zzzMachine Operator
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/21/2026
Core Make & Finish | 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
- 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 Core Make & Finish team member to form and finish cores made from no-bake sand. In this role, you will prepare core tooling, operate sand mixers, assemble and finish cores, and stage completed cores for molding while following job instructions and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Review the core schedule and verify that proper tooling and markings are present.
- Form reinforcing rods and wires to specified shapes by hand or machine; operate mixers to fill core boxes with sand.
- Vent cores as needed and strip them from boxes onto flat bottom boards.
- Label cores with correct part numbers and stage them in sets on core racks; receive and review cores from outside suppliers.
- Paste core sections together, apply core wash by brush, dip, or spray, and load cores into the oven.
- Dress cores with files, scrapers, grinding wheels, or other hand and power tools; fill surface cracks with putty or patching sand as needed.
- Stage assembled cores on racks for molding and communicate production or finishing concerns.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; or 6–12 months 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.
- Follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and resolve routine production problems.
- Perform basic math using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Stand throughout the work shift; frequently bend, reach forward, push or pull, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift or carry more than 50 pounds, walk, squat, kneel, climb, twist, 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 core binders, hardeners, release agents, washes, and pastes; 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. In Core Make & Finish, you will support the molding process by preparing, assembling, and finishing sand cores.
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 to be confirmed. Final compensation will depend on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity.
