Metal Casting Trades Worker

White Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular overtime

Stable employment with a long-standing

Supportive team culture

Job summary

White Industries is seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Foundry Moulder to join our Ipswich operations on a full-time, permanent basis with regular overtime available.

You will work in the Beforecast team, preparing sand moulds for casting molten metal in a fast-paced environment, with a 38-hour week and consistent overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Moulder, Patternmaker, Coremaker, Metallurgist, Furnaceman or Pourer.
• Minimum 4 years’ foundry experience.
• Understanding of running and feeding systems.
• Knowledge of mould coating technology and finishing operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Produce moulds and cores using boxed and boxless moulding techniques.
• Select appropriate metal stock to meet job and casting requirements.
• Operate sand mixing machinery and prepare moulding boxes, setting patterns in place prior to pour.
• Fill moulding boxes with sand, apply refractory paint, and position cores correctly in moulds.
• Pour or assist with pouring molten metal into prepared moulds.
• Heat metal in furnaces and apply hammering, punching, and cutting techniques using hand tools and machine presses where required.
• Temper and harden finished articles through quenching in oil or water baths, or by controlled air cooling.
• Cut, trim, shape, and smooth stock to form mould patterns.
• Inspect patterns and identify defects impacting casting quality.
• Apply basic metallurgy principles to support sound castings.
• Finish metal articles by polishing, buffing, and applying shellac, lacquer, paint, or other finishes.
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely.
• Maintain clean and organised work areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

Moulder

Coremaker

Metallurgist

Furnaceman

Pourer

Overhead crane

Tools

Boxed moulding

Sand mixing machinery

Moulding boxes

Overhead cranes

Job description

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. With more than six decades of continuous operation, we are known for quality, reliability, and innovation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Foundry Moulder to join our Ipswich operations on a full-time, permanent basis, with regular overtime available.

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. With more than six decades of continuous operation, we are known for quality, reliability, and innovation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Foundry Moulder to join our Ipswich operations on a full-time, permanent basis, with regular overtime available.

About the Role

Working within our Beforecast team, you will prepare sand moulds for the casting of molten metal in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role offers:

• 38-hour week (Monday to Friday)

• Consistent overtime opportunities

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

You will report directly to the Beforecast Team Leader and work as part of a skilled, collaborative production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce moulds and cores using boxed and boxless moulding techniques

• Select appropriate metal stock to meet job and casting requirements

• Operate sand mixing machinery and prepare moulding boxes, setting patterns in place prior to pour

• Fill moulding boxes with sand, apply refractory paint, and position cores correctly in moulds

• Pour or assist with pouring molten metal into prepared moulds

• Heat metal in furnaces and apply hammering, punching, and cutting techniques using hand tools and machine presses where required

• Temper and harden finished articles through quenching in oil or water baths, or by controlled air cooling

• Cut, trim, shape, and smooth stock to form mould patterns

• Inspect patterns and identify defects impacting casting quality

• Apply basic metallurgy principles to support sound castings

• Finish metal articles by polishing, buffing, and applying shellac, lacquer, paint, or other specified finishes

• Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely

• Correct use and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment

• Maintain clean and organised work areas

• Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices

Skills & Experience Required

You will have one of the following:

• Trade qualification as a Moulder, Patternmaker, Coremaker, Metallurgist, Furnaceman or Pourer, or

• Minimum 4 years’ foundry experience

You will demonstrate:

• Understanding of running and feeding systems

• Knowledge of mould coating technology and finishing operations

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings

• Safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment

• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship

• Commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on skills and experience

• Significant overtime opportunities

• Stable employment with a long-standing Australian manufacturer

• Supportive team culture with a focus on quality and safety