Foundry Operator

White Industries; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Regular overtime

On-the-job training

Permanent employment

Job summary

White Industries in Ipswich (Karrabin) is seeking a Foundry Operator with no experience required to join our 65-year Australian manufacturing heritage. This hands-on role involves preparing sand moulds and supporting metal casting in a safe, team-based environment.

You will work a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, with regular overtime and on-the-job training. No trade qualifications are needed; we welcome applicants from manufacturing, warehousing or general labour.

Qualifications

• No trade qualifications or previous foundry experience required.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Comfortable with physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a team.
• Takes pride in producing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sand moulds and assist with metal casting operations
• Operate sand mixing and other foundry machinery
• Assist with the handling and movement of materials and equipment
• Inspect moulds and materials for defects
• Assist with the safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, where trained and authorised
• Maintain clean and organised work areas
• Follow workplace safety procedures and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Support general factory, production and labouring activities as required

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Job description

Foundry Operator – No Experience Required

White Industries | Karrabin, Ipswich QLD | Full-time, Permanent

Join a trusted Australian foundry with over 65 years of manufacturing excellence.

White Industries is Australia's largest family-owned foundry, supplying high-quality cast metal components to major clients across mining, logistics and agriculture.

We are seeking reliable, hardworking Foundry Operators to join our Ipswich manufacturing operations on a full-time, permanent basis, with regular overtime available.

No trade qualifications or previous foundry experience are required. We welcome applicants with experience in manufacturing, factory work, construction, warehousing, general labouring or other hands-on industries.

About the Role

Working as part of our foundry production team, you will assist with the preparation of sand moulds and general production activities involved in manufacturing metal castings.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role suited to someone who enjoys practical work, operating machinery and working as part of a production team.

The position offers:

• 38-hour week (Monday to Friday)

• 3:00 pm knock-off time (excluding overtime)

• Regular overtime opportunities

• On-the-job training provided

• Stable, long-term employment in a safety-focused workplace

You will work alongside experienced foundry operators and tradespeople in a busy industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare sand moulds and assist with metal casting operations

• Operate sand mixing and other foundry machinery

• Assist with the handling and movement of materials and equipment

• Inspect moulds and materials for defects

• Assist with the safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, where trained and authorised

• Maintain clean and organised work areas

• Follow workplace safety procedures and correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Support general factory, production and labouring activities as required

Skills & Experience

No trade qualifications or previous foundry experience are required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn

• Is comfortable performing physically demanding work in an industrial environment

• Has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety

• Can follow instructions and work effectively in a team

• Takes pride in producing quality work

Desirable but not essential:

• Current HC (Heavy Combination) driver's licence

• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, factory work or general labouring

• Experience operating industrial machinery or lifting equipment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience

• Regular overtime opportunities

• On-the-job training and development

• Stable, permanent employment with an established Australian manufacturer

• Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality