Pouring Laborer

Torrance Casting Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Casting Inc is hiring a Pouring Laborer to join our foundry team in Wisconsin. This hands-on role emphasizes preparing molds, using hoists, weighing jackets, and ensuring safe pouring operations.

You will temperature-check molten iron, collect test samples, and record production data while maintaining a clean, organized workstation. Training is provided; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused candidate with consistent attendance.
• Physically capable of a demanding foundry environment.
• Willing to train and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Move and position molds using physical strength.
• Use hoists to place/remove jackets and weights on molds.
• Prepare molds with correct weight and jacket setup for pouring.
• Take temperatures of molten iron and record data.
• Take and pour test samples from the ladle stream.
• Inspect hoists and equipment for safe operation.
• Follow work orders and job process instructions.
• Record production data on computer and keep area organized.

Skills

Safety focus

Attendance reliability

Motivated learner

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hoists

Lifting equipment

Production equipment

Job description

No assembly line here! As a Pouring Laborer, your days will fly by as you stay busy working as part of our foundry team to prepare molds and support the pouring of molten iron. This is a hands-on, physically active position where safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Work Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM (additional shift differential)

What you will do:

• Use physical strength to move and position empty and filled molds.
• Use hoists and other lifting equipment to place and remove metal jackets and weights on molds.
• Prepare molds with the proper weight and jacket configuration for pouring.
• Take temperatures of molten iron.
• Take and pour test samples from the ladle stream.
• Inspect hoists and equipment to ensure they are operating safely and properly.
• Read and follow work orders and job process instructions.
• Use a computer to record work activity and production data.
• Keep your workstation stocked with the supplies and tools needed to complete work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all required safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team to keep production moving safely and efficiently.

What we are looking for:

• Safety focused
• Dependable with consistent attendance
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment
• Able to work around heat, noise, dust, and other conditions typical of a foundry
• Mechanical aptitude
• Comfortable using tools, hoists, and production equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to get dirty and stay active throughout the shift

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active position that requires continuous standing and walking, along with frequent bending, stooping, turning, and reaching. The position may require lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds occasionally, heavier lifting on rare occasions, and frequently pushing or pulling molds and equipment weighing up to 125 pounds.

Other:

High School Diploma or GED preferred. No prior foundry experience required—we are willing to train the right candidate.

Torrance Casting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.