First-Shift Aluminum Caster & Foundry Operator

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Industries in Cary, IL, is hiring a 1st Shift Caster to support aluminum casting operations in a foundry environment. You will prepare molds, manage melting processes, and ensure finished castings meet high quality standards.

You will operate furnaces and equipment safely, monitor temperatures, and maintain accurate production records while collaborating with team members to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to read scales, rulers, blueprints, and work orders accurately.
• Proficient with hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Experience reading digital thermometers for temperature monitoring.
• Skilled in safely operating foundry machinery and maintaining equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• 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 and furnaces to meet specs.
• Melt metals to required temperatures and add alloys as needed.
• Pour aluminum into molds with precision and consistency.
• Inspect molds and castings for defects and quality compliance.
• Move materials within the foundry to support production workflow.
• Maintain detailed records of materials used.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Temperature monitoring

Machine operation

Safety procedures

Forklift experience

Team communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring equipment

Digital thermometers

Job description

Durex Industries in Cary, IL, is hiring a 1st Shift Caster to support aluminum casting operations in a foundry environment. You will prepare molds, manage melting processes, and ensure finished castings meet high quality standards.

You will operate furnaces and equipment safely, monitor temperatures, and maintain accurate production records while collaborating with team members to meet deadlines.