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MetalTek

General Foundry - 3rd Shift

Waukesha, WI · On-site

We are now hiring for General Foundry opportunities. Job Responsibilities include: * Perform charge ... Direct, assist, and train other operators and helpers as needed. * Prepare and send metal samples ...

CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC

WI · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Guide the use of Foundry capabilities such as Workshop, Ontology, Pipeline Builder, Functions, Actions, Code Repositories, security/access management, lineage, and deployment patterns. Help teams ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for foundry helper in Wisconsin is $19.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a foundry helper?

Foundry Helpers are workers who assist in the daily operations of a foundry, where metals are melted and cast into shapes. Their duties typically include preparing molds, handling materials, cleaning equipment, and supporting skilled foundry workers in pouring and finishing metal castings. Foundry Helpers play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. They may also be responsible for inspecting parts for quality and following safety protocols to prevent accidents. This entry-level position often provides on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement within the foundry industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foundry helper?

To thrive as a Foundry Helper, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial tools, casting machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is typical for this role. Strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions help individuals excel in demanding work environments. These skills are crucial for maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality in foundry operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by a foundry helper, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Foundry Helpers often work in environments with high temperatures, heavy materials, and strict safety protocols. Common challenges include managing physical fatigue, staying alert to potential hazards, and maintaining consistent quality in repetitive tasks. To address these, it's important to follow all safety guidelines, use proper protective equipment, and communicate regularly with team members about workflow and any issues that arise. Building physical stamina and being proactive in seeking guidance from more experienced workers can also help new hires adapt successfully.

What is the difference between Foundry Helper vs Foundry Worker?

AspectFoundry HelperFoundry Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic safety trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized foundry safety certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssists in foundry operations, supports skilled workers, and handles basic tasksPerforms more hands-on tasks like pouring, molding, and operating foundry equipment
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in foundries, manufacturing plants, and metal casting facilitiesTypically employed in similar settings, often with more direct production responsibilities

Foundry Helpers assist skilled foundry workers by performing supportive tasks, while Foundry Workers are more involved in the core production activities like pouring and molding. Both roles require safety training and are essential in foundry operations, but Foundry Workers usually have more hands-on responsibilities and technical skills.

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Production Team Leader 3rd Shift

Waupaca, WI • On-site

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 1 - 5K employees
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$18 - $24.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Waupaca Foundry rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

463rd of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

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 4,400 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
Team Leader
ROLE:
Safety:
  1. Ensure you and all of the employees are following the safety rules, procedures, and regulations 100% of the time.
    1. If you see an unsafe condition or action, respond to the situation immediately.
    2. All 1st aid cases, fork truck accidents, fires, and spills must be taken care of with the employee make sure Supervisor is notified immediately. Use the Near Miss/Safety Suggestion system as a way to escalate and communicate safety issues in the department.

Workplace:
  1. Follow-up and enforce 6S requirements daily. Hold individuals accountable for not meeting these expectations. This includes shadow boards and change over boards. Shadow boards must be full of all tools at the end of each shift. Pattern Change Boards must be completed for each changeover.
  2. Ensure down time is utilized properly during the shift to clean up work areas.
  3. Ensure clean up time is being utilized during the shift and you hand each VMM off to the next shift in the way you would want to receive the machine at the beginning of your shift.

Quality:
  1. Process sheet and Procedure adherence-100%.
    1. Any deviation from process must be handled with a waiver or sample sheet. Notify Foreman
      1. Waiver = You cannot run your Process
      2. Sample = Something we choose to change in the Process
    2. Process changes to increase Molds Per Hour cannot be implemented without a fully approved waiver or sample.
    3. Audit e-process and procedures daily and make necessary changes and ensure all employees are signing off on the process.
    4. Make sure blocks, wafers and iron temperatures are all taken on time every time.
  2. All audits must be completed and turned in daily.
  3. Pattern Changes and Set Ups must be completed as correctly and efficiently as possible. Do not sacrifice set up quality for a fast pattern change. Set ups must be good first.
  4. If you have issues with cores, patterns, core setter or the VMM that keep you from setting up a job correctly and efficiently, escalate and communicate those issues to your Foreman or Dept. Manager so they can be resolved. Do not live with problem jobs!
  5. Achieve scrap goals for area of responsibility.
  6. Ensure Hot Checks are pulled and looked at timely for all jobs
  7. Escalate Problems with equipment if not 100% right or cannot follow process to your supervisor

Teamwork:
  1. As a Team Leader you need to lead by example and dress appropriately.
    1. This applies to PPE as well.
    2. Clean up area's and get employee's involved
    3. Continuously train employee's
    4. Monitor and support professional communication on the radios.
  2. Need to be part of the team when it comes to management decisions. Discussion can be done prior to decisions being made, but when the course of action is determined, it is expected that you support and comply with that decision.
  3. Run a Line meeting, and get your employee's involved with actions from previous days results based on Department Head's daily output on Level 4 board
  4. Team leaders, shift to shift, are responsible to drive communication between both shifts and have a brief hand off meeting at your line with the previous shift to review any issues and housekeeping.
  5. Work as a team, all decisions made shall be for the greater good of the entire department and plant, not just the shift.
  6. Must communicate all aspects of what happened during the shift, both positive and negative, through written shift notes and face-to-face conversation.
    1. Ensure that issues are communicated thoroughly and timely.
    2. Track DT and or problems you face while running your line daily. This will help drive communication and to be able to send good, detailed shift reports.

Training:
  1. Work with all employees more (especially the newer employees) so that you are confident they are performing all aspects of their jobs 100% of the time. Train, coach, mentor.
  2. Reinforce the "Run to the Process" philosophy. You can never be wrong if you are following your process.
  3. Help to retain employees in our plant by treating them how you would like to be treated. Support them, answer their questions. Involve them in the daily problem solving of how to run better. The more they know, the better and happier employee they will be and the easier your job will be.

General Expectations:
  1. Absenteeism- <5 days on an annual basis, evaluated monthly.
    1. Employees required to call in to the main number, Personnel or the Guard Shack.
  2. Need to support and promote the philosophy when dealing with employees of "Be fair, be firm, and be consistent".
  3. Your participation is expected in yearly employee reviews for members of your department and shift.
  4. Ensure daily end of shift notes are complete and emailed after shift is over
  5. Build working relationships with employees. Give positive and negative feedback when necessary.
  6. Must know how the equipment operates and functions. If unfamiliar, you must seek the training needed.
  7. Check email and phone messages before the start of the shift
  8. Lead by example. If you think it can't be done and you say it can't be done - guess what IT WON'T. Maintain a positive outlook and a CAN DO attitude. This attitude rubs off and it will get done.
  9. Follow through on communicating attendance and performance expectations for each employee. Praise in public and discipline in private.
  10. Squash the shift to shift finger pointing. Each situation is different and it's easy to be a critic after the problem. Do not participate in this negative behavior. Foster the team attitude. Be a team builder, not a team wrecker. Help the entire department become better by sharing improvements and lessons learned.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, reference check/verification, and a pre-employment drug screen.
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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