Industrial Foundry Jobs

Key Roles in an Industrial Foundry

1. Pattern Maker:

   • Creates molds and patterns used in casting processes.
   • Uses wood, metal, or plastic materials and often works with CAD/CAM software.
   • Requires precision and attention to detail.

2. Molder:

   • Prepares sand, ceramic, or other mold materials and assembles molds for casting.
   • Ensures molds are properly designed to handle molten metal flow and solidification.

3. Furnace Operator:

   • Operates furnaces to melt metals like steel, aluminum, or brass.
   • Monitors temperature, adjusts furnace settings, and ensures molten metal quality.

4. Caster/Pourer:

   • Pours molten metal into prepared molds.
   • Works carefully to avoid defects like air bubbles, inclusions, or improper flow.

5. Coremaker:

   • Makes sand or ceramic cores that create internal cavities in cast parts.
   • Responsible for assembling and positioning cores within molds.

6. Grinder/Finisher:

   • Removes excess material from cast parts using grinders, saws, or other tools.
   • Polishes and deburrs castings for a smooth, finished product.

7. Quality Inspector:

   • Ensures cast parts meet specifications by conducting dimensional checks, X-rays, or ultrasonic tests.
   • Identifies defects like shrinkage, cracks, or porosity.

8. Maintenance Technician:

   • Maintains and repairs foundry equipment such as furnaces, conveyors, and molding machines.
   • Performs regular inspections to ensure safety and efficiency.

9. Foundry Engineer:

   • Oversees the casting process design and optimization.
   • Works to improve product quality, reduce costs, and implement efficient workflows.
   • Often requires a degree in metallurgy, materials science, or mechanical engineering.

10. Material Handler:

    • Transports raw materials, molds, and finished products within the foundry.
    • Operates forklifts, cranes, or other equipment.