Foundry Operations Associate – Melt & Mold

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Benefits on hire date

401(k) opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness incentives

Advancement potential

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry in Waupaca, WI is seeking production teammates to run and monitor foundry equipment, assist with mold setup, pour metal, inspect parts, and keep the line safe and efficient.

You will record data, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in ongoing training; no prior foundry background required. Competitive pay with shift premiums and comprehensive benefits begin on hire, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Dependable and safety-conscious candidate with commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, machining, forklift, or production is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Run and monitor production and foundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with mold setup, metal melt, and precise pouring.
• Inspect parts to verify they meet quality specifications.
• Keep work area orderly and compliant with safety standards (LOTO).
• Collaborate with teammates to solve production challenges.
• Record production data accurately and on time.
• Participate in ongoing training programs—no foundry background needed.

Skills

Dependable

Safety conscious

Quality focused

Team player

Job description

Ready to build real, tangible products with a leader in metalcasting?

Location: Waupaca, WI | Shifts: 2nd & 3rd available

Join one of North America’s top iron casting manufacturers. Interview this week and start earning competitive pay with day-one benefits.

What you’ll make happen

• Run and monitor production and foundry equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with mold setup, metal melt, and precise pouring
• Inspect parts to verify they meet quality specifications
• Keep your work area orderly and compliant with safety standards (including LOTO)
• Collaborate with teammates to solve production challenges
• Record production data accurately and on time
• Participate in ongoing training programs—no foundry background needed

Why Waupaca Foundry?

• Competitive pay plus shift premiums
• Benefits effective on your date of hire: five medical plans, dental, vision, prescription
• Company-funded retirement program + 401(k) opportunities
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Wellness incentives and EAP
• Reliable employer with advancement potential

Is this you?

• Dependable, safety-conscious, and quality-focused
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communicator and teammate
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, machining, forklift, or production is a plus (not required)
• Motivated to learn and grow

Knowledge that helps (we’ll train):

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Foundry environment familiarity
• General manufacturing experience

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, pre-employment drug screen, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.

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.