Iron Casting Production Technician

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.

Location: Marinette, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Night Shift, Weekends, and Overtime as Required

Cast Your Own Future at Waupaca Foundry

As North America’s leading supplier of iron castings, Waupaca Foundry powers the products millions rely on. With a team of about 3,000 and a culture centered on continuous improvement, sustainability, and craftsmanship, we help people build meaningful manufacturing careers. Learn more: www.waupacafoundry.com

A day in this role

You clock in, join a quick safety huddle, and review the day’s process control documents and Departmental Work Instructions (DWIs). Then it’s time to work hands-on—operating production equipment and hand tools, organizing your area using our 6-S housekeeping standards, and keeping pace to help the team hit on-time delivery and production goals. You’ll complete training toward ISO 14001 Environmental Certification, inspect castings for defects, and handle materials throughout your shift—sometimes lifting up to 50 pounds. It’s heavy industrial, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding as you see the results of your work in real time.

What you’ll do

• Follow all safety training, policies, and procedures without compromise
• Use process control documents and DWIs to guide tasks
• Practice 6-S workplace organization to keep areas clean and efficient
• Participate in ISO 14001 Environmental Certification training
• Maintain a steady work pace aligned to production and delivery targets
• Operate hand tools, machines, and production equipment
• Visually inspect iron castings and products for defects
• Manually handle materials and lift up to 50 pounds
  
  

What you bring

• Reliable work history and strong attendance
• Clear verbal communication and ability to follow instructions
• Basic problem-solving and a positive, dependable work ethic
• Comfort working both independently and with a team
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and mandatory overtime
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  
  

Compensation & benefits

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

Premiums

• $2.00/hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Time and a half pay on Saturdays
• Double time pay on Sundays
  
  

Where this can take you

This entry point sets you up to move into department-specific classifications as you master skills and speed. If you take pride in hands-on work and want a career path in manufacturing, you’ll be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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.