Foundry Industrial Tech Co-Op

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, pumps and water systems, and natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

SUMMARY:

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.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Evaluating defects:

- Identifying defect location

- Identifying root cause of the defects

- Provide recommendations for improvements

Process Variation:

- Review sand testing data

- Monitor sand preparation process

- Data mining for process changes and scrap information

- Perform sand testing in a lab setting to determine our current and preferred sand properties

Process Books:

- Assist with setting up and maintaining the process books or other electronic information needed for the digital transformation project

QUALIFICATIONS:

Be enrolled in a four year technical program related to the foundry industry. This position will require extensive computer use. Individual must be proficient with computers. A good working knowledge of foundry sand and sand testing, along with casting defects, is a plus.

Please visit our website to fill out an application and submit a resume.

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

We are seeking two candidates: one for a position from January to August 2026, and another from May to December 2026.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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