Foundry Industrial Tech Co-Op

Overview

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps, water systems, natural gas valves, and meter bars. Founded in 1856, the company is committed to investing in education, automation, and innovation to care for customers and employees. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. offers a family‑friendly culture, on‑the‑job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every day.

Location: Dickeyville, WI.

Assist the foundry staff in evaluating casting defects, reducing process variation, collecting and analyzing data, and providing recommendations to management. Additional foundry related duties, such as coordinating trials, sand testing, process book information, and pattern evaluations, may also be assigned as needed.

• Evaluating casting defects: identify defect location, root cause, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Process variation: review sand testing data, monitor sand preparation process, data mining for process changes and scrap information, and perform sand testing in a lab setting to determine required sand properties.
• Process books: assist with setting up and maintaining the process books or other electronic information needed for the digital transformation project.
• Additional duties as assigned (coordinate trials, sand testing, process book information, pattern evaluations).

• Enrolled in a four‑year technical program related to the foundry industry.
• Proficient with computers; extensive computer use required.
• Good working knowledge of foundry sand, sand testing, and casting defects is a plus.

Internal applications are due by Friday, October 17th at 5 PM.

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is an equal opportunity employer.