Foundry Technician

Wieland North America, Inc; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability,  

401(k) contribution + match.

Paid Vacation & Holidays.

Growth Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Sustainability

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. in Shelbyville, KY is seeking a Foundry Technician to monitor refining and casting copper, supporting a 24/7 on-site operation. The candidate should have foundry experience and be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with weekly pay. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a 401(k) plan. Wieland offers growth opportunities across North America and a culture focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in refining and casting copper in a foundry setting.
• Ability to operate forklifts and monitor temperature controls.
• Comfort with working in noisy, dusty, hot/cold environments.
• Excellent teamwork and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Casting Operator with charging, melting, refining, and casting molten copper.
• Drive forklifts to move molten metals safely.
• Skim slag and monitor the fume treatment system.
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect processes and report defects.
• Coordinate with other departments to prevent repeats of errors.
• Follow supervisor directions to complete tasks.

Skills

Foundry experience

Shift work

Shop Math

Strong communication

Safety mindset

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Foundry Tech. The Foundry Tech will be responsible for monitoring the process of refining and casting copper. The ideal candidate will have previous foundry experience working with molten metals. This role is located in Shelbyville and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $22.00/hr

Schedule: Monthly Rotating 12-hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Responsibilities

Foundry Technician Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Casting Operator with the charging, melting, refining, and casting processes including temperature controls, sampling of metal, monitoring of fume treatment system, runway preparation, and controlling and monitoring the casting of molten copper into solid ingot form.
• Safely drive forklifts to move molten metals during casts
• Skim slag from surface of molten metal
• Performs housekeeping functions in the foundry department including preventative maintenance, machine cleaning, and manufacturing floor cleaning safely.
• Visually be able to inspect procedures and determine any issues and defects
• Notify the Casting Operator and correct any defects as permissible, if possible according to specifications
• Work with other departments to notify of processes that did not turn out correctly and to stop any future jobs from being affected
• Follow oral and written instructions and/or directions given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects

Foundry Technician Qualifications:

• Ability to bring your best self every day to safely meet and exceed production and quality standards
• Must be able to work a 12-hour schedule to support our 24/7 Foundry operation
• Shop Math: Understanding of basic math calculations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform duties in working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, multiple physical positions and other elements for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.