Metal Casting Technician, Foundry Operations

100Hires, Inc.; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Training Provided

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Cary, IL is hiring for a hands-on foundry operator on multiple shifts. Training is provided. You will master the craft of metal casting by operating casting machines and preparing molds to exact specs.

The role requires reading drawings, basic math, and a strong focus on quality. Candidates should be reliable team players who value safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training in foundry operations is a plus).
• Experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specs.
• Comfort with basic math and measurement tools.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment and follow safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate casting machines and auxiliary equipment to produce metal castings that meet strict standards.
• Prepare molds and cores to exact specifications and verify they’re defect-free before production.
• Track process conditions during pours and make adjustments to maintain consistency.
• Inspect finished castings against drawings and specifications; correct and improve where needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Record production data accurately and keep documentation up to date.

Skills

Tape Measure Reading

Reading Drawings

Communication

Team Player

Quality Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Is this you?Can you read a tape measure and trust your numbers?Do you notice tiny defects that others miss?Are you energized by hands-on work and collaborating with a crew to hit production goals?Looking for a trade you can learn and grow in—with $1,000 Sign On Bonus for active employment?Join our foundry team in Cary, IL. We’re hiring across all shifts and are ready to train motivated people to master the craft of metal casting.What you’ll doOperate casting machines and auxiliary equipment to produce metal castings that meet strict standards.Prepare molds and cores to exact specifications and verify they’re defect-free before production.Track process conditions during pours and make adjustments to maintain consistency.Inspect finished castings against drawings and specifications; correct and improve where needed.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.Partner with teammates to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and refine processes.Record production data accurately and keep documentation up to date.What it takesHigh school diploma or equivalent (technical training in foundry operations is a plus).Experience in a foundry or manufacturing environment preferred.Detail orientation with a commitment to quality.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specs.Comfort with basic math and measurement tools.Strong communicator and reliable team player.Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment and follow safety practices.Proficiencies that will help you succeedWarehouse ExperienceTape Measure ReadingHeavy Material HandlingMetal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)Experience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentAll shifts. Training provided. Build real, transferable skills in Cary, IL.