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Torrance Casting, Inc.

FOUNDRY ENGINEER

Torrance Casting, Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, us, 54602

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FOUNDRY ENGINEER Torrance Casting, Inc.

Torrance Casting, Inc. provided pay range This range is provided by Torrance Casting, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $69,000.00/yr - $103,000.00/yr

The Foundry Engineer is responsible for the design of gating systems and assisting in the direction and participation of activities in the Pattern Shop. This position is an integral member of the Production Design Team.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Design gating systems for new and existing jobs through the utilization of modeling and simulation software.

Implement and maintain the Process Control Program to consistently produce castings and continually meet customer quality requirements.

Work with customers, internal and external pattern shops, and internal teams to design and develop new tooling.

Assist management in corrective action to casting quality problems as they relate to process controls, and/or to ensure that corrective actions do not adversely impact process controls.

In concert with the Supervisor, coordinate and prioritize pattern shop workflow and direct staff to maximize effectiveness.

Assist management in the.

Seek out, identify, and communicate process changes to improve productivity, quality, cost, health, safety, and environmental performance.

Troubleshoot and implement lean manufacturing concepts promoting a more efficient and effective operation.

Ensure the ERP program is up-to-date with the most current tooling information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge

Expert-level knowledge of CAD & CAM

Increasing knowledge of foundry processes, tooling design, and construction

Growing understanding of pattern shop operations and best practices

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office components including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Working knowledge of design parameters for converting fabrications or machined parts to castings

Knowledge of how to use relevant information systems to perform the job

Skills

Strong written and planning skills

Good listening and oral communication skills

Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills

Strong project management skills: Ability to analyze, evaluate, monitor, design, develop, and implement projects

Strong computer skills: MS Office, ERP, modeling, and simulation programs

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Solid problem-solving skills to identify and resolve in a timely manner

Abilities

Committed to “getting the job done right” no matter how long it takes

Team oriented, ethical, and trustworthy

Able to develop realistic goals

Able to balance multiple tasks

Able to adapt to and embrace change

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

talk on the phone 10% of the day sit 40% of the day stand 20% of the day or for extended periods

walk, bend, twist, reach, pull

finger dexterity: ability to make coordinated, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a generally pleasant office working environment 90% of the time. The work is not physically demanding, though long periods of standing and some heavy lifting (5-100 lbs.) are necessary. This position also works in the foundry and pattern shop 10% of the time and is exposed to environmental hazards such as: loud noise, dust, and dirt, coal tar pitch, silica, vapors, and chemicals.

TYPICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT Employees will be required to wear steel toe safety shoes, eye, and hearing protection as needed.

Torrance Casting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Mining

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