Metal Casting Technician, Foundry Operations

Job Description

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 do

• 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.
• Partner with teammates to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and refine processes.
• Record production data accurately and keep documentation up to date.

What it takes

• High 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 succeed

• Warehouse Experience
• Tape Measure Reading
• Heavy Material Handling
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

All shifts. Training provided. Build real, transferable skills in Cary, IL.