2nd Shift Foundry Caster — Precision Metal Casting

Chromalox; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox, a leading provider of electrical heating solutions, is seeking a Caster 2nd Shift for its Durex Industries foundry operations in Cary, IL. You will prepare and preheat molds, install elements, melt metals, and cast aluminum to meet tight specs, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring furnaces, recording material usage, inspecting molds, moving materials, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in casting/foundry environment preferred.
• Ability to read scales, rulers, blueprints and work orders.
• Safe operation and maintenance of foundry equipment and furnaces.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and preheat permanent and sand molds to ensure optimal casting conditions.
• Prepare elements before installation on molds.
• Install elements onto molds for casting.
• Pack sand around patterns to create molds and prepare them for casting.
• Monitor the temperature of heating units, gauges, and furnace flames to ensure metal is melted to spec.
• Melt metals to required temperatures and add alloys to achieve casting properties.
• Pour aluminum into molds with consistency and precision.
• Spray and/or pour permanent molds as instructed.
• Cut risers and gates for proper casting flow.
• Clean, fill, and maintain the melting furnace and equipment.
• Inspect molds for defects and ensure high-quality castings.
• Conduct quality tests during casting and correct issues.
• Move materials and supplies within the foundry to support production.
• Keep detailed records of materials used (sand, alloys, metals).
• Use hand tools for shaping, cutting, finishing metal components.
• Maintain, operate, and clean furnaces, molds, and strip-out machines; keep workstation tidy.
• Adhere to safety policies to maintain a safe workplace.
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Use of hand tools

Safety procedures

Operate foundry equipment

Forklift operation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Temperature monitoring

Read gauges

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Chromalox, a leading provider of electrical heating solutions, is seeking a Caster 2nd Shift for its Durex Industries foundry operations in Cary, IL. You will prepare and preheat molds, install elements, melt metals, and cast aluminum to meet tight specs, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring furnaces, recording material usage, inspecting molds, moving materials, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.