Foundry Production Operator

ATEK Metal Technologies, LLC.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEK Metal Technologies in New Hampton, IA hires a Foundry Production Operator on a full-time basis, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available. You will support melting, molding, core making, finishing, setup, and quality inspection in a hands-on foundry environment.

We value safety-minded, dependable team players who can work physically and follow precise work instructions. Training and potential certification opportunities are provided as you learn the metal casting trade.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Hands-on, physical, fast-paced environment experience preferred.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate foundry equipment and machinery.
• Follow work instructions and quality standards to produce good parts.
• Identify and correct defects per the standard.
• Use hand tools, gauges, and measurement instruments accurately.
• Keep your area clean, organized, and moving safely.

Skills

Hands-on

Safety-minded

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM/X-ray equipment

Job description

# Foundry Production OperatorATEK Metal Technologies - New Hampton, IA 50659## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Foundry Production Operator | Full-Time | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift Available**Every part we ship starts as raw aluminum and ends up as a precision casting trusted by industries that can't afford to get it wrong. In between, it passes through the hands of melters, molders, core operators, finishers, set-up techs, and quality/final inspectors — and that's exactly where you come in!We're hiring for our Production and Quality teams, and this posting covers all of it. You don't need to know yet which seat fits you best — once you're in the building, we'll help you find it. Wherever you land, you'll be learning a real trade in an industry that's always going to need skilled hands.*Not sure what foundry work is actually like? Take a look at* *Cast Your Future* *to see what a career in metal casting looks like before you apply.*# WHERE YOU COULD FIT* **Melting & Molding —** Melt and pour aluminum to spec, or run low-pressure/gravity-pour molding equipment.* **Core Making —** Build, dip, and assemble cores for every casting we pour.* **Finishing / Post-Processing —** Knockout, saw, bench, CNC, leak test, heat treat, and straightening to bring parts to final spec.* **Set-Up & Tooling —** Tooling, spraying, and machine set-up (fork truck certification available).* **Quality/Final Inspection —** Catch defects, run CMM/X-ray equipment, and coach quality standards on the floor.# WHAT YOU'LL DO* Safely operate foundry equipment and machinery* Follow work instructions and quality standards to produce good parts* Identify and correct defects per the standard* Use hand tools, gauges, and measurement instruments accurately* Keep your area clean, organized, and moving safely# WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR* High school diploma or GED* Manufacturing or foundry experience a plus — not required* Comfortable in a hands-on, physical, fast-paced environment* Dependable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented* Must pass ATEK's functional job analysis, physical, and drug screenHeads up: this is genuine foundry work. You'll have regular exposure to heat, dust, fumes, and noise, and PPE is required at all times. If you like staying active and don't mind getting your hands dirty doing work that matters, you'll feel right at home.# WHY ATEK?* Hands-on training and in-house certification programs* Competitive pay and benefits, all shifts, shift differentials may apply* Safety-first, team-focused culture# JOIN OUR TEAMApply today and start building your career in metal casting with ATEK Metal Technologies!