Joshua Carter

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: joshua.carter@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: joshuacarterfoundry

Summary

Over 10 years of dedicated experience as a Foundry Mold and Coremaker, specializing in the production of high-integrity sand molds and cores for ferrous and non-ferrous castings. Consistently achieved reduced defect rates by 15% through meticulous pattern placement, sand preparation, and core assembly techniques. Proficient in both manual and automated molding processes, ensuring optimal mold integrity and dimensional accuracy for complex industrial components.

Experience

Senior Foundry Coremaker, Pacific Foundry Solutions -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2018 – present

• Lead a team of 4 coremakers, overseeing daily production of intricate cores for automotive and marine components, resulting in a 10% increase in core production efficiency.

• Developed and implemented improved core assembly procedures, reducing misruns and core shifts by 20% in complex casting projects.

• Operated and maintained advanced core-making machinery, including shell core and cold box core shooters, ensuring consistent quality and minimizing downtime.

• Provided technical training to junior coremakers on sand binder systems, core venting, and core handling best practices.

Foundry Mold and Coremaker, Australasian Castings Pty Ltd -- Newcastle, Australia

Sept 2013 – Feb 2018

• Constructed and dressed sand molds for a variety of metal alloys, including grey iron, ductile iron, and aluminum, meeting strict dimensional tolerances.

• Prepared and assembled complex core packages, ensuring correct alignment and securing within mold cavities to prevent casting defects.

• Utilized various molding techniques, including green sand, no-bake, and shell molding, adapting to specific project requirements.

• Performed routine inspection of patterns, core boxes, and finished molds to identify and address potential quality issues before casting, contributing to a 12% reduction in scrap rate.

Apprentice Foundry Worker, Southern Cross Metalworks -- Wollongong, Australia

Feb 2011 – Aug 2013

• Assisted senior molders and coremakers in all aspects of sand mold and core production, gaining foundational knowledge in foundry operations.

• Learned sand mixing, ramming techniques, pattern drawing, and core box preparation.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the molding and core shop areas, adhering to safety protocols.

• Developed proficiency in using hand tools and basic machinery for mold and core finishing.

Education

TAFE NSW, Certificate III in Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Foundry) -- Wollongong, Australia

Feb 2011 – Feb 2014

Skills

Molding Techniques: Green Sand Molding, No-Bake Molding, Shell Molding, Lost Foam Molding, Investment Casting Preparation

Coremaking: Cold Box Cores, Shell Cores, Oil Sand Cores, Core Assembly, Core Venting, Core Setting

Foundry Operations: Pattern Placement, Sand Preparation, Sand Testing, Dimensional Inspection, Gating System Understanding, Riser Placement

Materials & Equipment: Silica Sand, Zircon Sand, Resin Binders, Core Shooters, Sand Mixers, Vibratory Tables, Hand Tools

Quality & Safety: Defect Identification, Quality Control Procedures, PPE Adherence, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)