Iron Pourer – Melt Department

Benton Foundry, Inc.; Benton (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Education reimbursement program

Job summary

Benton Foundry, Inc. in North Central Pennsylvania is seeking motivated individuals to join the Melt Department as an Iron Pourer.

This hands-on role involves pouring molten iron into molds on automated lines and operating overhead monorail and ladle systems, while ensuring metal quality and safety compliance. No prior foundry experience is required as training is provided; the position offers a day shift with overtime as needed, plus benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays

Qualifications

• Safety-focused in an industrial setting to protect yourself and teammates.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new processes.
• Reliable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience is preferred, but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely pour molten iron from ladles into molds on automated molding lines.
• Operate and work with overhead monorail and ladle systems.
• Monitor iron temperature and ensure compliance with job specifications.
• Remove slag and impurities to maintain metal quality.
• Add alloys and materials according to production requirements.
• Maintain consistent metal flow to produce sound, defect-free castings.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE at all times.
• Work closely with Melt Department and production teams to maintain efficiency.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Job description

Build a career producing essential industrial components used across North America.

Benton Foundry, Inc. has been a leader in the gray and ductile iron casting industry for over 50 years and is a progressive, financially strong organization focused on mass-production solutions for intermediate-volume products.

Through continual investment in plant, equipment, automation, and process technology, Benton Foundry operates a modern, state-of-the-art facility supported by a highly experienced technical team and a growth-oriented mindset.

We proudly serve agriculture, construction, fluid handling, mining, and industrial equipment markets from our North Central Pennsylvania facility.

We are seeking motivated, dependable individuals to join our Melt Department as an Iron Pourer. This is a hands-on role where you will help produce iron castings used in equipment and infrastructure across multiple industries. No foundry experience required – we provide training for reliable candidates with strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude.

What You'll Do

1. Safely pour molten iron from ladles into molds on automated molding lines
2. Operate and work with overhead monorail and ladle systems
3. Monitor iron temperature and ensure compliance with job specifications
4. Remove slag and impurities to maintain metal quality
5. Add alloys and materials according to production requirements
6. Maintain consistent metal flow to produce sound, defect-free castings
7. Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE at all times
8. Work closely with Melt Department and production teams to maintain efficiency

Work Environment – What to Expect

1. Around molten metal, heavy equipment, and high temperatures
2. On their feet for extended periods
3. As part of a team performing skilled, safety-critical work

What We're Looking For

1. Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
2. Ability to work in a physically demanding, industrial environment
3. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
4. Reliability and consistent attendance
5. Foundry or heavy manufacturing experience preferred, but training is provided for motivated candidates

Schedule

1. Day Shift: 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday
2. Friday overtime as needed

Benefits & Perks

• Blue Cross health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Education reimbursement program
• Stable, full-time employment with a long-established employer

Why Benton Foundry

1. Over 50 years of operational leadership
2. Family-owned, stable employer
3. Modern, continuously improving facility
4. Skilled workforce and strong safety culture
5. Work that produces essential industrial components used across North America