Shake Out Pour Out
Core
Entry-level metal casting operator handling molten aluminum, pouring, and shakeout operations to produce high-quality castings.
Role type
entry-level foundry pour/shakeout operator
Builds
metal castings
Domain
industrial manufacturing / metal casting
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
molten metal handling, ladle operation, temperature measurement, crane/monorail operation, mold inspection, casting inspection, PPE compliance, slag removal
Preferred skills
foundry experience (6-12 months)
Technologies
immersion thermocouples, nitrogen degas lances, vacuum slugs, Reduced Pressure Test (RPT) equipment
Responsibilities
Tap molten aluminum into ladles, operate cranes to transport molten metal, manually pour ladles with precise techniques, clean and inspect castings after shakeout, monitor cooling readiness, remove slag and dross, record melt and pour temperature data, assist molders with pulling patterns
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
