Foundry Co-Op - Manufacturing Engineering

Job Overview

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.

Job 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. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

Be enrolled in a four-year technical program related to the foundry industry.

Work Schedule:

June 2025 - November 2025

This position is expected to work during the summer, 40 hours per week. 

May be required to wear a respirator 

Please visit our website to fill out an application and submit a resume. Website: www.aymcdonald.com

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