Decatur Foundry

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Decatur Foundry Decatur Foundry, Inc. is a Gray and Ductile Iron foundry located in Decatur, Illinois Founded in 1936 with three pigs and $10, the J.L.

DFI specializes in semi-production castings with a no-bake air set sand molding process. Decatur Foundry provides solutions to our customers’ needs with parts requiring complex molding and coring, short-run or initial prototype casting, and pattern conversion or construction. As a testament to our flexibility, we are able to produce finished castings ranging from 50 to 15,000 pounds in a variety of grades for both gray and ductile types of cast iron. Working in partnership with both our suppliers and our customers, Decatur Foundry can provide a number of services to finished castings including, but not limited to pattern construction from a full service on-site pattern shop, quality testing, prime painting, heat treatment, solidification modeling, and machining. Johnson and Sons Foundry initially produced counterbalanced weights for window sashes. As these weights became obsolete, the company became Decatur Foundry, Inc. and moved into the production of annealing pots for heat treatment purposes. Expansion of our facility and capabilities in the 1970’s led Decatur Foundry into the gray and ductile iron casting of parts for the motor frame, valve, and pump industries. DFI has growth to become the industry leader in the no-bake air set sand process for gray and ductile iron castings. Decatur Foundry focuses on our partnered relationship with our customers. We pride ourselves on superior quality, industry leading on-time delivery and lead times, flexibility, and unsurpassed customer service. If you have questions regarding Decatur Foundry’s capabilities or are interested in having us be your next casting supplier, please contact Tom Young, Vice President of Sales at [email protected].

07/02/2026

🍧 Kona Ice is Coming to Decatur Foundry! 🍧

As a thank you to our amazing employees, Decatur Foundry is treating our team and their families to Kona Ice!

đź“… Thursday, July 9
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Decatur Foundry

Bring your family and enjoy a delicious Kona Ice while spending time with coworkers and celebrating the hardworking people who make Decatur Foundry a great place to be.

We appreciate everything you do and look forward to seeing you there! 🍧🎉

01/06/2025

Decatur Foundry will be closed for first shift tomorrow (1/6) due to inclement weather.

We will resume normal operations on second shift.

11.20.2023 - NOW HIRINGCHIPPER, GRINDER, CAST WELDERMUST HAVE: SOLID WORK EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED.EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE - R...
11/20/2023

11.20.2023 - NOW HIRING

CHIPPER, GRINDER, CAST WELDER

MUST HAVE:

SOLID WORK EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED.
EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE - REQUIRED.
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION - REQUIRED.
2ND SHIFT AVAILABILITY - REQUIRED.

APPLY IN-PERSON. NO PHONE CALLS.

11/06/2023

NOW HIRING - November 6, 2023

EXPERIENCED Grinders - (2)
EXPERIENCED Chippers - (2)
EXPERIENCED Material Handler (1) - Fork Truck and Highly organized

Must have manufacturing experience.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have excellent work ethic.
Must have excellent attendance record. (Yep, we have a bonus for that.)

Above market wages. Weekly incentives.

Must pass criminal background check & OSHA physicals.

APPLY IN PERSON AT DECATUR FOUNDRY TODAY

1745 N ILLINOIS ST. M-F 8A - 4P

After 46 years of devoted service, we would like to congratulate Rex Ragsdale on his retirement!
10/27/2023

After 46 years of devoted service, we would like to congratulate Rex Ragsdale on his retirement!

Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/DecaturFoundryApplyNowApply in-person: 1745 N Illinois St, Decatur ILPosition Summarie...
09/08/2023

Apply Online: https://tinyurl.com/DecaturFoundryApplyNow
Apply in-person: 1745 N Illinois St, Decatur IL

Position Summaries:

Chipper: Operates one (1) or more types of chipping, grinding, and cutting equipment in removing undesirable projections or surplus metal (fins, burrs, gates and risers) from sand castings.

Shakeout: Operating shakeout equipment to remove sand from castings. Operate sand reclaimer to salvage and recycle sand for further use. Shakeout castings and may also remove risers and gating utilizing fork trucks.

Reclaim: Operate heavy equipment such as skid steers to move and/or load sand into reclaimer.

I am Hiring.... "Top Notch Blue-Collar, Hard-Working, Not Afraid to Get Dirty, Shows Up Every Day Without Excuses, Hot i...
08/31/2023

I am Hiring.... "Top Notch Blue-Collar, Hard-Working, Not Afraid to Get Dirty, Shows Up Every Day Without Excuses, Hot in the Summer, Cold in the Winter, Build Something Special for Some Pretty Special Customers with Some Pretty Special Co-Workers" Skilled Labor.

In exchange, we offer above market wages - paid weekly, weekly incentives (bonus pay), attendance incentives, quarterly profit-sharing, excellent benefit plans & more.

Interested? Know someone who would be interested? Have them complete an application in person or online at: https://tinyurl.com/DecaturFoundryApplyNow

Address

1745 N Illinois Street
Decatur, IL
62526

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(217) 429-5261

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