Summer Employment-General Production

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Marinette (WI)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading iron casting company in Wisconsin is seeking individuals for Summer Employment in General Production/Maintenance. This limited-term role involves training in production departments with heavy industrial work often requiring weekend shifts. Candidates must have good communication skills, be responsible, and able to adapt to a flexible schedule. Must be 18 years or older and pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

  • Be 18 years or older.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Demonstrated dependability and ability to follow company procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Complete safety training and follow departmental safety guidelines.
  • Maintain a work pace consistent with the company's goals.
  • Visually inspect products for defects.

Skills

Good oral communications
Dependable and responsible
Positive work attitude
Ability to work in a team environment
Problem solving
Punctual
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work without supervision

Job description

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 4,400 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.

Summer Employment: General Production/Maintenance

ROLE : This is a limited term position. Individuals hired into our summer student program will be assigned to a production or service department, to train and acquire the necessary skills and work pace to support the assigned department. The position often requires weekend work and/or mandatory overtime. All General Foundry assignments are considered to be heavy industrial, and are repetitive in nature.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Successfully complete safety training, and demonstrate ability to comply with departmental safety policy and guidelines
  • Demonstrate ability to follow direction and company procedure
  • Participate in WF’s 6-S Program (housekeeping)
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain a work pace consistent with the company’s goal of the on time delivery
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Operating hand tools, machines and other equipment
  • Visually inspect products for defects
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
  • Good oral communications
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Understanding and following instructions
  • Problem solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Positive work attitude
  • Punctual
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule
  • Ability to work without supervision

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical.

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.

Persons with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 715-258-6611
Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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