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 3,500 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.
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Tooling Engineer
ROLE:
The P1 Tooling Engineer will assist the sales and production departments working with customers to design castings and tools to meet customer needs. They will also assist the pattern shops with design, modeling, and construction methods of new tools including tooling build and design standards. The engineer will work with production departments on continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES:
- Work directly with foundry tooling engineers on optimal molding pattern and core box layouts.
- Work directly with sample coordinators to improve problem jobs.
- Utilize 3D CAD software to design gating to achieve both plant and customer requirements.
- Assist CAM designer on the machining of gating.
- Understand the design and build of Disamatic mold patterns, core setters, Laempe / CB / D75 core boxes.
- Generate build and assembly drawings for pattern shop. Answer any questions that may arise.
- Work with other pattern personnel to determine tooling rework strategies.
- Responsible for making recommendations in regard to process improvements as well as new technology.
- Train personnel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Skilled in blueprint reading and knowledge of GD&T practices and principles.
- Understanding of core boxes, cores, molding tooling, and their relationship to the finished product.
- Ability to apply non-uniform shrink, draft, and offset parting to models.
- Horizontal and vertical molding tooling experience preferred.
- Knowledge of gray and ductile iron gating and risering best practices.
- Experience and understanding of the casting process including melt, molding, core making, shakeout, and mill room.
- Strong computer skills including:
- CAD software
- Power Shape
- Auto CAD
- Pro-E/Creo
- Magma
- Magma C+M
- Must understand different file types (IGS, XT, STL, etc.) and be able to use them accordingly for downstream use in multiple applications.
- Ability to create 3D models from 2D drawings.
- Understanding of casting applications and design for manufacturability.
- Employ critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Preferred Bachelors/ Technical Degree in Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent OJ Experience.
If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.
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.
