Caster, Foundry Worker

Responsibilities

• Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions
• Install elements onto molds and pack sand around patterns
• Monitor temperatures of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to meet project specifications
• Melt metals and add necessary alloys to achieve specific casting properties
• Pour aluminum into molds with precision and spray/pour permanent molds as instructed
• Cut risers and gates to ensure proper casting flow
• Clean, fill, and maintain melting furnaces and other foundry equipment
• Inspect molds and conduct quality tests to identify and correct defects
• Move materials and supplies within the foundry to maintain workflow efficiency
• Maintain detailed records of materials used, including sand, alloys, and metals
• Use hand tools such as hammers, saws, and chisels for shaping and finishing components
• Adhere to all established safety policies and procedures to maintain a secure work environment

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret scales, rulers, blueprints, and work orders
• Proficiency with hand tools including pliers, wrenches, hammers, and chisels
• Experience using digital thermometers for temperature monitoring
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with team members
• Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of manufacturing experience as a Caster/Foundry Worker or in a related role
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience operating a forklift

About the Company

Durex Industries has over 40 years of expertise in the thermal control business. As part of the Spirax Group, we are a trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner, serving sectors including aerospace, defense, life sciences, and process industries.