General Foundry Operator – Centrifugal Casting

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International, a leading global metals company in the Wisconsin Centrifugal Division, seeks general foundry operators to support melt operations and centrifugal casting processes. Responsibilities include setup, pouring, quality checks, and collaboration with teams to improve efficiency and safety.

Ideal candidates have melt/casting experience, can follow procedures, and can lift up to 50 lbs as required in a fast-paced foundry environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Melt and/or casting experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal procedures.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform charge preparation and melt operations.
• Set up and operate centrifugal casting machines to make castings to close tolerances.
• Select, insert, position, check sizes and secure dies and cores; mount, secure, clean, spray molds.
• Slag off and pour metal at proper temperature and maintain process controls and documentation.
• Participate in Pour Groups and other teams to improve casting production.
• Maintain clean, safe facilities and assist in die setups and transfer of metal.
• Prepare and send metal samples to lab for analysis and maintain heat sheet records.

Skills

Melt/Casting experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Follow procedures

Job description

MetalTek International, a leading global metals company in the Wisconsin Centrifugal Division, seeks general foundry operators to support melt operations and centrifugal casting processes. Responsibilities include setup, pouring, quality checks, and collaboration with teams to improve efficiency and safety.

Ideal candidates have melt/casting experience, can follow procedures, and can lift up to 50 lbs as required in a fast-paced foundry environment. Equal opportunity employer.