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Tooling Rig and Repair Tech

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Waupaca, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026


    

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 3,500 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.

Cast Your Own Future.
More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Tooling Rig & Repair Tech

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Prep material for machining.
  • Fabricate tooling components using shop equipment such as sanders, lathes, drill presses, hand drills, etc.
  • Assemble foundry tooling according to assembly prints.
  • Polish new or existing tooling.
  • Must be capable to do quick repairs to patterns or core boxes in the plants.
  • Layout and troubleshoot tooling dimensions and stack-ups, utilizing basic metrology equipment.
  • Perform alterations to tooling or build new tooling components and mount.
  • Fabricate, repair or alter core boxes, blow heads, gas heads, ejection systems, etc.
  • Weld repair damaged tooling.
  • Unsupervised assembly & repair of new or existing tooling.
  • Load fixtures and run pre-programmed parts on CNC equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Employ critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Use of overhead hoists and fork trucks for material movement and machine loading.
  • Thorough understanding of the WF Tooling Manual and how to find relevant specs & standards.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, references verification, pre-employment drug screening, 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.

Persons with a disability needing assistance
with the application process,
please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 715-258-6611
Email: HR@waupacafoundry.com


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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