Foundry Engineer

Penn-Mar Castings LLC is looking for a foundry and design engineer for our iron foundry operations.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Foundry Engineer is responsible for the design of new tooling, improvement to existing tooling, development and maintenance of manufacturing processes and documentation, and providing engineering support to other operations to produce quality castings.  He/she will work directly with other engineers, quality, pattern shop, and production personnel to analyze and correct problems, resolve tooling design issues, and drive continuous improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  none

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:      Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;

                       Supervisor Certificate and/or an Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology,                                                       Drafting, Industrial Arts, etc. will require more experience.

Experience:    Minimum of 3 years in casting / tooling engineering for an iron foundry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates key company values of Honesty, Caring, Improving, and Success
• Advanced understanding of and experience using gating/risering/chilling principles
• Experience using CAD and simulation programs, preferably SolidWorks and Magma.
• Deep understanding of foundry processes, tooling design, and operations best practices
• Exhibits commitment and focus on explicitly defining processes as well as a disciplined adherence to those processes.
• Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Communicates effectively with others.
• Team oriented, ethical, and trustworthy
• Flexible and able to adapt to and embrace change
• Knowledge of how to use relevant information systems needed to perform the job
• Able to pass a physical examination and pre-employment substance screen.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Foundry Engineer will spend approximately 50% of time in the office and 50% on the foundry floor. Is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, handle, touch, feel product.  He/she is often required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Will frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.  Close, distant, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception are used routinely.

The Foundry Engineer is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, loud noises, heat in summer, and cold in winter.  Hardhat, safety glasses with brow and side-shields, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirator and gloves are worn as needed.

Why should you choose Penn-Mar Castings?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days (first of the month following 30 days)
• Company paid disability & life insurance
• 401k (with match)
• Direct deposit
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Fixed weekly schedule
• Uniforms paid for by company
• Boot reimbursement
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement
• Plenty of growth opportunities
• You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized

Salary: $65,000-$90,000 Annually Dependent on experience

Are you Interested?

Apply with us today!

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