What are the responsibilities and job description for the Melt Lab position at Waupaca Foundry, Inc.?
Why Waupaca Foundry?
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.
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Melt Lab
3rd shift (10pm-6am)
$2.00 per hour shift premium is also paid for 3rd shift hours worked.
ROLE:
This is an entry position for new hires joining the company. Individuals hired as a Melt Lab Tech will train and acquire the necessary skills and work pace to advance to a department specific job classification. The position often requires weekend work and/or mandatory overtime. All assignments are considered to be heavy industrial, and are repetitive in nature.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and abide by all Company safety rules, regulations, and policies.
- Perform chemical analysis of iron through spectroscopy
- Perform mechanical testing of the iron as required – hardness, wedge strength
- Perform a wide variety of sand tests on molding sand
- Maintain the metallurgical and process control parameters.
- Work with the production personnel to ensure the integrity of the metal and sand quality.
- Initiate and maintain metallurgical reports.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- High attention to detail is a must.
- Good computer skills – with a focus on Microsoft Office suite to include Outlook and Excel.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent ability to work well with others.
- Excellent attendance record and the flexibility to work overtime if needed.
If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, pre-employment drug screen, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.
BENEFITS:
Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employer funded retirement plan
- Paid vacations/holidays
- Wellness program
- Fitness membership
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement
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.
Phone: 715-258-6611
Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com
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