Foundry Moulder / Furnace Operator / Trades Assistant

About the role

Intercast Australia is a well-established, Australian-owned non-ferrous foundry specializing in bronze, brass and aluminum castings for the mining, marine, engineering and industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a reliable and hardworking team member to join our foundry team. This position may suit an experienced foundry moulder, furnace operator or trades assistant, as training can be provided to the right applicant.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing sand moulds and cores for non-ferrous castings

• Operating and assisting with foundry furnaces

• Melting and pouring bronze, brass and aluminum

• Preparing moulding boxes, patterns and casting equipment

• Fettling, grinding and finishing cast components

• Handling raw materials and finished castings

• Assisting tradespeople with general foundry duties

• Operating forklifts, cranes and other workshop equipment where qualified

• Maintaining a clean, organized and safe working environment

• Following workplace health, safety and quality procedures

About you

• Previous foundry, furnace, moulding, metalworking or manufacturing experience

• A strong work ethic and reliable attendance

• The ability to perform physically demanding work

• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality

• A strong understanding of workplace safety

• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team

• Willingness to learn different areas of foundry operations

• Australian working rights

• A forklift license, dogging or crane experience, and previous experience within a non-ferrous foundry would be highly regarded but are not essential

About us

Intercast Australia is a well-established, Australian-owned non-ferrous foundry specializing in bronze, brass and aluminum castings for the mining, marine, engineering and industrial sectors.

Benefits

• A permanent, full-time opportunity

• Stable weekday work - Early Fridays Finish

• On-the-job training for the right applicant

• The opportunity to develop specialized foundry skills

• A supportive and experienced team environment

• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience