Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Foundry Production Associate – Iron Casting Operations

Company: Waupaca Foundry, Inc. | Location: Marinette, WI | Employment: Full-Time

Start strong: Medical, dental, and vision insurance begin Day One. Starting pay: $20.40–$24.00/hour . Premiums include $2.00/hour on 2nd and 3rd shifts, time-and-a-half on Saturdays , and double time on Sundays .

Your first weeks on the floor

Step into North America’s leading iron casting producer and learn the craft from experts. You’ll join a production or service department where hands-on mentors help you build pace, accuracy, and confidence so you can progress into specialized job classifications.

This role is built for action—operating machines, handling materials, inspecting castings, and keeping a fast rhythm in a heavy industrial setting. You’ll work nights, weekends, and required overtime to meet production goals, and you’ll take pride in work that supports industries millions rely on.

What a typical shift can include

• Complete safety onboarding and consistently follow all departmental procedures.
• Use process control documents and Departmental Work Instructions (DWIs) to do the job right, every time.
• Support our 6-S housekeeping and workplace organization program.
• Train toward ISO 14001 Environmental Certification requirements.
• Maintain a steady pace to hit on-time delivery and production targets.
• Operate hand tools, production machinery, and related equipment.
• Visually inspect castings and components to spot defects.
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds .

What you bring

• Reliable work history, punctuality, and ownership of your results.
• Clear verbal communication and the ability to follow instructions.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving mindset.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently when needed.
• Schedule flexibility for nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Benefits built for you

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day One
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company support
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Wellness program and fitness membership assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and career development

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Hiring Process

Candidates selected for consideration must successfully complete the pre-employment process, which may include:

• Interview(s)

• Reference verification

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Pre-employment physical

• Job function test

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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