Tooling Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Marinette (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision on day 1
401(k)
Paid vacations/holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employer funded retirement plan
Paid vacations/holidays
Wellness program
Fitness membership
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading foundry company seeks a Tooling Engineer to assist with casting design and tooling improvements. The candidate will collaborate with engineering and sales teams, and must have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and relevant engineering education. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits offered, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • Skilled in blueprint reading and knowledge of GD&T practices.
  • Understanding of core boxes, cores, molding tooling, and their relationship to the finished product.
  • Experience with the casting process including melt, molding, core making.
  • Understanding of core boxes, cores, molding tooling, and their relationship to the finished product.
  • Experience and understanding of the casting process including melt, molding, core making, shakeout, and mill room.
  • Employ critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Preferred Bachelors/ Technical Degree in Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent OTJ Experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with foundry tooling engineers on optimal molding pattern layouts.
  • Utilize 3D CAD software to design gating to meet requirements.
  • Generate build and assembly drawings for pattern shop.
  • Assist CAM designer on the machining of gating.
  • Understand the design and build of vertical mold patterns, core setters, Laempe and other core boxes.
  • Generate build and assembly drawings for pattern shop. Answer any questions that may arise.
  • Work with other pattern personnel to determine tooling rework strategies.
  • Responsible for making recommendations in regard to process improvements as well as new technology.
  • Train personnel as required.

Skills

Excellent problem solving
Interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail
Blueprint reading
Understanding of core boxes and molding tooling
Critical thinking

Education

Bachelors/Technical Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software
Core box design

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 3,200 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.

The Tooling Engineer will assist the sales and production departments working with customers to design castings and tools to meet customer needs. They will also assist the pattern shops with design, modeling, and construction methods of new tools including tooling build and design standards. The engineer will work with production departments on continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
  • Work directly with foundry tooling engineers on optimal molding pattern and core box layouts.
  • Work directly with sample coordinators to improve problem jobs.
  • Utilize 3D CAD software to design gating to achieve both plant and customer requirements.
  • Assist CAM designer on the machining of gating.
  • Understand the design and build of vertical mold patterns, core setters, Laempe and other core boxes.
  • Generate build and assembly drawings for pattern shop. Answer any questions that may arise.
  • Work with other pattern personnel to determine tooling rework strategies.
  • Responsible for making recommendations in regard to process improvements as well as new technology.
  • Train personnel as required.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS :
  • Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and organization.
  • Skilled in blueprint reading and knowledge of GD&T practices and principles.
  • Understanding of core boxes, cores, molding tooling, and their relationship to the finished product.
  • Experience and understanding of the casting process including melt, molding, core making, shakeout, and mill room.
  • Employ critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Preferred Bachelors/ Technical Degree in Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent OTJ Experience.

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

BENEFITS :

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision on day 1
  • Short and long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employer funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacations/holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Fitness membership
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

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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