Summary
Riverside Foundry (RFI) is seeking a capable, hands-on Tooling & CAD Designer to support the design, programming, maintenance, and coordination of tooling used in a non-ferrous sand casting environment. Working directly alongside our lead engineering resource, this role is central to new part development, tooling upkeep, CNC programming, 3D printing, and day-to-day tool room coordination.
This is a growth-oriented role. The successful candidate will bring a solid foundation in CAD and CNC programming and will be developed on the job into foundry-specific tooling design — patterns, matchplates, core boxes, and non-ferrous methoding. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn the casting side of the business and grow their responsibilities over time.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- CAD Design & Tool Development
· Design and modify tooling components and patterns using SolidWorks.
· Perform draft analysis and apply material shrink factors based on specified alloys (with training and support).
· Reverse engineer existing tooling for modifications and improvements.
· Prepare CAD models for machining, simulation, and production requirements.
CNC Programming
· Develop CNC machining programs in Mastercam for matchplates, core boxes, core masks, and related tooling.
· Collaborate with tool room personnel to optimize machining processes and improve efficiency.
· Troubleshoot machining and programming issues as they arise.
Tool Room Coordination & Scheduling
· Maintain the tool room whiteboard and electronic schedule, including daily morning check-ins.
· Track tooling status and readiness for new and existing parts; flag schedule risks.
· Intake tool-repair feedback and concerns from production and log them to the priority tracker.
· Monitor machining progress and help adjust priorities to meet production needs.
Tooling Inventory & Asset Management
· Locate and track tooling assets across company facilities.
· Investigate missing, misplaced, or obsolete tooling and maintain availability records.
Material Procurement Support
· Process tool room material requests and obtain supplier quotations.
· Coordinate purchase order generation and track orders through to delivery.
3D Printing Management
· Prepare CAD models for additive manufacturing.
· Manage 3D printing projects from print prep through installation.
· Perform printer maintenance, monitor consumables, and remove, clean, and finish printed parts.
· Mount and install 3D-printed components onto existing tooling.
Production Support & Bench Work
· Monitor initial sample and production runs for tooling-related performance issues.
· Document tooling concerns during first-run production and work with Quality and Production to review casting results.
· Perform minor tooling repairs and surface defect patching on metal patterns.
· 1–2 years of hands-on CAD design experience using SolidWorks (or comparable 3D CAD).
· Working knowledge of CNC programming using Mastercam (or comparable CAM software).
· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and models.
· Solid understanding of machining processes, manufacturability, and general tooling principles.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a shop environment.
· A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a genuine willingness to learn foundry tooling and casting methods.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
