Tooling Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to design pattern gating using 3D CAD systems and improve foundry processes. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience, particularly with PowerShape and Inventor, and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position not only supports the engineering team but also contributes to innovation in manufacturing quality castings. Benefits include disability insurance, 401(k), and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems, preferably PowerShape and Inventor.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with foundry tooling engineers on molding patterns.
• Utilize PowerShape software for design requirements.
• Assist in machining and pattern design.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of 3D CAD systems

Understanding of iron gating best practices

Ability to create 3D models from 2D layouts

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Tools

PowerShape

Inventor

Magmasoft

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.

Designing pattern gating utilizing foundry casting principles and casting simulation software to produce parts consistent with plant quality and production goals.

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 PowerShape 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 Disamatic mold patterns, core setters, Laempe / CB / D75 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

• 3 or more years of related experience and/or training, including a working knowledge of 3D CAD (preferably PowerShape and Inventor) systems utilizing surfacing as well as knowledge of Magmasoft.
• Knowledge of iron gating best practices.
• Ability to create 3D models from 2D layout drawings.
• Ability to apply non-uniform shrink, draft and offset parting to models.
• Understanding of off-set parting and pattern offsets.
• Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.

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

BENEFITS

• 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.