Senior Mold Maker
Great Lakes Castings Co. · Erie, PA
Mar, 2021
Build and finish green-sand and no-bake molds for gray/ductile iron castings up to 2,500 lb for pump, valve, and rail customers.
Cut mold-related scrap 18% in 18 months by tightening parting-line fit, venting, and core print accuracy.
Train 4 junior molders on flask setup, facing sand, and first-article dimensional checks to print.
Partner with metallurgy and pattern shop on gating/riser changes that cut hot tears on thick-section housings.
Maintain daily pour readiness for 2–3 lines; average on-time mold delivery above 97%.
Mold Maker
Erie Industrial Foundry · Erie, PA
Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021
Produced cope/drag molds and oil-sand cores for aluminum and bronze jobbing work (machine bases, marine fittings).
Ran Muller sand systems and monitored moisture/compactability to keep green strength in spec.
Performed in-process checks with calipers, height gauges, and templates; logged NCRs and corrective actions.
Supported weekend rush jobs for OEM automotive prototypes with same-day mold turnaround.
Apprentice Mold Maker / Foundry Helper
North Shore Metals · Meadville, PA
Aug, 2014 · May, 2017
Assisted journeymen with flask assembly, sand packing, core setting, and shakeout cleanup.
Learned blueprint reading, shrinkage allowances, and safe molten-metal floor practices.
Completed company apprenticeship modules in molding, coremaking, and quality basics.