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Foundry Technician
Job Location US-KY-Shelbyville
ID 2025-3008
of Openings
Posted Date
5 days ago (1 / 6 / 2025 10 : 48 AM)
Overview
Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do : safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .
Wieland is hiring a
Wieland is hiring a Foundry Tech . The Foundry Tech will be responsible for to monitoring the process of refining and casting copper. The ideal candidate will have previous foundry experience working with molten metals. This role is located in Shelbyville and will be fully on-site.
Starting Pay : $22.00
Schedule : Rotating Shift
Pay Schedule : Weekly
Responsibilities
Foundry Technician Responsibilities :
Assisting the Casting Operator with the charging, melting, refining, and casting processes including temperature controls, sampling of metal, monitoring of fume treatment system, runway preparation, and controlling and monitoring the casting of molten copper into solid ingot form.
- Safely drive forklifts to move molten metals during casts
- Skim slag from surface of molten metal
- Performs housekeeping functions in the foundry department including preventative maintenance, machine cleaning, and manufacturing floor cleaning safely.
- Visually be able to inspect procedures and determine any issues and defects
- Notify the Casting Operator and correct any defects as permissible, if possible according to specifications
- Work with other departments to notify of processes that did not turn out correctly and to stop any future jobs from being affected
- Follow oral and written instructions and / or directions given by supervisors to complete assigned work projects
Foundry Technician Qualifications :
Qualifications
Joining Wieland's team gives you...
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
Salary : $22
