Metal caster, Kaihanga waehanga maitai ā-ahi
Also known as
- Metal pourer, foundry worker, casting operator, steel pourer, metal casting trades worker, ingot operator, steel caster
Metal casters operate furnaces and casting machinery to heat and pour molten metal into moulds and casts to make ingots or components.
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$64K to $95K
Most common
$108K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Metal casters
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in foundries and production plants
- may work in hot, noisy and dusty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- operate furnaces and casting machines
- heat metal to melting temperatures
- pour molten metal into moulds
- prepare moulds with release coatings
- load metal into casting equipment
- adjust controls to manage metal flow
- adjust temperatures
- monitor gauges
- inspect equipment
- follow safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a metal caster and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.
Job Insights,
Māramatanga Mahi
People employed
Under 50
Employment change
Strong increase
Loading job ads
Path FinderTiro Whetū,
Discover the steps to this career idea.
Other career ideas in Metal and plasticsĒtahi atu huatau aramahi i Konganuku me te kirihou,
Showing career ideas 1-6 of 16