Foundry Technician — Copper Casting, 12-Hour Shifts

Wieland North America, Inc; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacations & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. is hiring a Foundry Technician in Shelbyville, KY to monitor refining and casting of copper. The role is on-site with a 12-hour rotating schedule and weekly pay, starting at $22.00/hr.

You will assist with charging, melting, refining, and casting, while ensuring safety and quality across 24/7 operations. The position requires the ability to operate forklifts, perform basic shop math, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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.
• Basic math skills required for shop calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Casting Operator with charging, melting, refining, and casting processes.
• Safely drive forklifts to move molten metals during casts.
• Skim slag from surface of molten metal.
• Perform housekeeping and preventative maintenance in the foundry area.
• Visually inspect procedures and identify issues or defects.
• Notify Casting Operator and correct defects within specifications.
• Coordinate with other departments to prevent recurrence of issues.

Skills

Safety focus

Shop Math

Communication skills

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc. is hiring a Foundry Technician in Shelbyville, KY to monitor refining and casting of copper. The role is on-site with a 12-hour rotating schedule and weekly pay, starting at $22.00/hr.

You will assist with charging, melting, refining, and casting, while ensuring safety and quality across 24/7 operations. The position requires the ability to operate forklifts, perform basic shop math, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.