Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

Highly Competitive Pay and Benefit Plans: We pay for skill and talent.

Medical Insurance: ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance with Wellness Program -no monthly medical insurance premiums deducted from your paycheck.

Engaged Leadership: You will love and know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.

Second Chance Employer: If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance.

Comprehensive Benefits and 401K: We offer a full range of benefits.

Generous PTO and Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plan and several paid U.S. holidays.

Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met. We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help.

Amenities: Enjoy free coffee, popcorn and summer cookouts.

Veteran Support: BCT supports and honors veterans.

Made in America: All our components are made in the USA.

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Our Company Culture: We value our PACT

Passion

Accountability

Customer Focused

Team Player

We emphasize the importance of working with good people who care about the company and each other. We will always do the right thing for our customers and co-workers, utilizing our core values in everything we do.

Our core values are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl's leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 260 employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

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BCT Cast Products LLC, a division of Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc., is looking for an experienced Pattern Maker to join our team here in West Allis, WI in Wisconsin's newest High-Tech, state-of-the-art foundry. Operating both No-Bake and Investment Casting lines in our completely refurbished and updated facility, we are looking for an experienced Pattern Maker to support our growing business. Come see us and find out what a new foundry, designed to meet today and tomorrow's environment is like.

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General Description

Under the direction of the Foundry Project Manager, the Pattern Maker will work as an integral part of the Foundry group. The Pattern Maker will be responsible for the manufacturing of new tooling or rigging of existing tooling for use in sand or wax. The individual's expertise will ensure that best practices are followed while producing tooling both efficiently and cost effectively. The individual ensures that materials required for pattern making are on-hand just in time for manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Set up and assemble tooling for machining operations.
2. Use various materials and tools, such as hand routers, drills, calipers, planer, jointer, CNC routers, and 3D printers to craft precise patterns essential for molding.
3. Utilize expertise to manage inventory of materials and tools.
4. Program 3D printers using Simplify 3D software for pattern production.
5. Perform CAM programming using Fusion360 for machining operations.
6. Train and mentor colleagues in the art and techniques of pattern making.
7. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to optimize tooling designs for manufacturing processes.
8. Conduct quality checks on patterns and tooling to ensure accuracy and consistency.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling setup and operation.
10. Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in pattern making techniques.
11. Ensure the completion and maintenance of all required paperwork, documentation, files, records, etc.
12. Helps drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a commitment to quality outputs.
• Demonstrated expertise in pattern making, tooling setup, and machining within a manufacturing environment. Foundry tooling experience is a must.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, specifically Fusion360 and Simplify 3D.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to produce accurate patterns and tooling.
• Sense of urgency and ability to achieve results.

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