Skilled Foundry Moulders, Tuckers, Core Makers

Hadleigh Castings Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hadleigh Castings Ltd in Ipswich outskirts is seeking Skilled Foundry Moulders, Tuckers and Core Makers for a full-time, on-site role. You will prepare and assemble moulds and cores for aluminium precision sand casting, including boxless moulding and complex core arrangements.

You will read and interpret technical drawings, set up tooling, and ensure cores are placed accurately to meet geometries and tolerances, working with pattern makers, machine operators and inspectors to maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills in foundry moulding, core making, and tucking, ideally within aluminium precision sand casting environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, patterns, and technical specifications, with attention to detail and dimensional accuracy an advantage.
• Experience working with sand moulding, core assemblies, and thin wall sections in moulds and cores.
• Knowledge of foundry materials, moulding sands, binders, and basic metallurgy relevant to aluminium casting.
• Commitment to safe working practices, good housekeeping, and adherence to quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with pattern makers, machine operators, and inspectors.
• Previous experience in a sand casting foundry or similar heavy manufacturing environment; apprenticeship or vocational training in foundry work is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement, including adoption of new tools, technologies, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and assembling moulds and cores for aluminium precision sand casting, including boxless moulding and complex core arrangements.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions.
• Preparing moulding materials, setting up moulding boxes and tooling, and ensuring accurate core placement.
• Working with pattern makers, machine operators and inspectors to maintain quality and safety.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and helping troubleshoot casting issues in the foundry.

Skills

Foundry moulding

Core making

Tucking

Engineering drawings

Moulding sands

Dimensional accuracy

Core assemblies

Metallurgy basics

Safety practices

Housekeeping

Quality procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Foundry experience

Apprenticeship training

Continuous improvement

Education

Apprenticeship training

Job description

Company Description Hadleigh Castings Ltd is a UK aluminium foundry specialising in precision sand casting, boxless moulding, CNC machining, inspection, and fully finished aluminium cast components. The company supports engineering buyers and design teams with technically demanding and complex castings, including challenging geometries and a wide range of sizes. Hadleigh Castings offers rapid prototyping and fast turnaround projects using advanced 3D printed moulds and cores. Its in-house technical services span CAD/CAM, pattern making, mould fill simulation, reverse engineering, extensive inspection, and a variety of testing and finishing processes. The company supplies aluminium castings to sectors such such as aerospace, automotive, rail, marine, defence, life sciences, communications, environmental, and test & measurement, partnering with clients from prototype through to production.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for Skilled Foundry Moulders, Tuckers, and Core Makers located in Hadleigh on the outskirts of Ipswich. The role involves preparing and assembling moulds and cores for aluminium precision sand casting, including boxless moulding and complex core arrangements. Daily tasks include reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions, preparing moulding materials, setting up moulding boxes and tooling, and ensuring accurate placement of cores to achieve required geometries and tolerances. Team members will work closely with pattern makers, machine operators, and inspection staff to maintain quality standards, support rapid prototyping and production runs, and meet safety, housekeeping, and process control requirements. The role may also involve contributing to continuous improvement activities, assisting with troubleshooting casting issues, and supporting efficient workflow in the foundry.

Qualifications

• Strong practical skills in foundry moulding, core making, and tucking, ideally within aluminium precision sand casting environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, patterns, and technical specifications, with attention to detail and dimensional accuracy an advantage.
• Experience working with sand moulding, core assemblies, and thin wall sections in moulds and cores.
• Knowledge of foundry materials, moulding sands, binders, and basic metallurgy relevant to aluminium casting.
• Commitment to safe working practices, good housekeeping, and adherence to quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with pattern makers, machine operators, and inspectors.
• Previous experience in a sand casting foundry or similar heavy manufacturing environment; apprenticeship or vocational training in foundry work is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement, including adoption of new tools, technologies, and processes.