Experienced aluminum foundry pattern shop leader

Ross Aluminum is a custom aluminum casting foundry specializing in sand and permanent mold castings for aerospace, automotive, defense, and performance automotive aftermarket industries. The company is known for delivering consistent quality, value, and on-time delivery to customers and business partners. Ross Aluminum supports complex, high-performance applications that demand precision and reliability. Team members contribute directly to products used in critical and demanding environments.

The organization values craftsmanship, safety, and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations.

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Sidney, OH for an experienced aluminum foundry pattern shop leader. The pattern shop leader oversees daily pattern shop operations, including supervising pattern makers and technicians, assigning work, and ensuring patterns meet dimensional and quality requirements. Responsibilities include planning and organizing workflow, coordinating with engineering and production teams, and maintaining pattern inventories and documentation. The role involves reviewing drawings and customer specifications, directing pattern construction, repair, and modification, and verifying that patterns are suitable for sand and permanent mold casting processes.

The pattern shop leader is also responsible for promoting safe work practices, training team members, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with leadership to meet delivery schedules and cost targets.

• Strong experience in aluminum foundry operations, with specific expertise in sand and permanent mold casting patterns.
• Proficiency in pattern making techniques, tooling, and materials, including pattern repair, modification, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications, with solid dimensional and geometric tolerance understanding.
• Leadership skills in supervising a pattern shop team, setting priorities, delegating tasks, and supporting skills development.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve pattern-related issues and optimize casting outcomes.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, housekeeping, and adherence to company policies and industry standards.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills, including managing multiple projects, maintaining pattern inventories, and meeting deadlines.
• Preferred experience with CAD/CAM tools, CNC machining, or other modern pattern making technologies.
• Background in manufacturing or foundry environments; prior supervisory or lead experience is highly beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or apprenticeship in pattern making or related field is a plus.