Tooling Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading supplier of iron castings in Waupaca is seeking a skilled individual to design patterns utilizing 3D CAD software. This role involves working closely with engineers to optimize molding patterns and improving processes. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of CAD systems, particularly PowerShape. The position offers benefits such as life insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of related experience in foundry design.
• Ability to create 3D models from 2D layout drawings.
• Understanding of off-set parting and pattern offsets.

Responsibilities

• Work with foundry tooling engineers on molding patterns.
• Utilize PowerShape to design gating for production.
• Train personnel and recommend process improvements.

Skills

3D CAD (preferably PowerShape and Inventor)

Iron gating best practices

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Written and oral communication skills

Tools

Magmasoft

PowerShape

Job description

Waupaca Foundry is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND 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.

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.

Persons with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone]
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