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Clow Valve

<div>Company Description 
Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riverside location includes a sales office and distribution center. We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with &ldquo;Made in the USA&rdquo; requirements. 
Job Description 
Purpose:
A gating system design specialist will create and optimize the channels in a casting mold that guides molten metal and provides a reservoir to compensate for shrinkage using CAD and simulation software.
Core Functions:
Design gating and riser systems using CAD software, and simulate the process using specialized simulation software like Magma or Pro-Cast.
Analyze simulation results to predict and prevent casting defects such as porosity and shrinkage.
Determine optimal gate and riser dimensions and placement to ensure efficient mold filling and proper solidification.
Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to communicate design choices and address any issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
Create and maintain detailed design documentation, including blueprints and X-ray sketches, and provide support for tooling and rigging. 
Qualifications 
Technical Skills:<ul><li>Proficiency in CAD and casting simulation software (e.g., SolidWorks, Magma, Pro-Cast).</li><li>Strong understanding of gating and risering principles, fluid dynamics, and solidification processes.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.</li><li>A commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues.</li></ul>
Education &amp; Experience:
Required:
H.S School Diploma and 3 years of experience in casting or tooling engineering, preferably within a foundry setting.
Preferred:
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering or an Associate's degree in a related field would be considered with sufficient experience. 
Additional Information 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.<div></div>
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.</div>

Clow Valve - Gating System Design Specialist

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Clow Valve - Gating System Design Specialist