Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking a Journeyman Pattern Maker to join our team. In this role you will repair and recondition a variety of patterns, core boxes and other related components.  The wage is $29.71/hour, increasing to $30.60/hour in June.

Some of the benefits for this position include a shift differential, overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day, prorated two weeks’ vacation and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

 In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards Repair and recondition a variety of worn and damaged patterns, core boxes and other related components Set up and operate all metal working equipment such as milling machines, lathes and drill presses Make build-ups or fabricate patterns, core boxes and permanent molds made of various materials Observe all company rules and regulations

For This Role, You Will Need:

Journeyman Pattern Maker certification High school diploma or GED Ability to use a variety of hand tools Computer literate Ability to stand on feet for long periods, strength in arms and legs 

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.