Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future.
More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Pattern Shop (Tooling Rigger)

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Fabricate and assemble foundry pattern tooling according to tooling assembly prints.
• Understand the design and build of vertical molding machine mold patterns, core setters, Laempe / CB / D75 core machines and definners.
• Fabricate tooling components using shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, hand drills, etc.
• Prep stock material by cutting and or facing using a machining bar.
• Assemble tooling components according to assembly prints.
• Use of overhead hoists and fork truck for material movement and machine loading.
• Responsible for making recommendations in regard to process improvements as well as new technology.
• Train personnel as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/PREFERENCES:

• 5-10 years of related experience and/or training, including CNC Machining experience and working knowledge of machining equipment such as lathes, radial arm drill press and various power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings.
• Machining knowledge such as feeds and speeds of manual machining, tapping, etc.
• Understanding of machine setup and material fixturing.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Applicants will be required to take an assessment test prior to consideration/interview.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, references verification, pre-employment drug screening, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.