Hard Skills
IntermediateMolten Metal HandlingThe ability to safely transport, pour, and manage liquid metal using ladles or automated systems while maintaining temperature control.
Entry-levelCasting Finishing and GrindingProficiency in using power tools, grinders, and sandblasters to remove excess metal, risers, and gates from cooled castings.
FoundationalHazardous Material Safety ComplianceKnowledge of and adherence to protocols for handling foundry chemicals, binders, and metal dust according to OHS standards.
IntermediateMold and Core PreparationAssisting in the assembly of sand or permanent molds and the preparation of cores to ensure proper cavity formation for casting.
IntermediateIndustrial Equipment OperationOperating heavy machinery such as overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts to move heavy molds, crucibles, and scrap metal.