Hard Skills
IntermediateFurnace OperationThe ability to safely load, monitor, and regulate industrial furnaces to melt metal alloys to specific metallurgical temperatures.
IntermediateMold PreparationCreating and assembling molds using sand, ceramics, or metal dies to define the geometry of the cast part.
FoundationalSafety Protocol AdherenceStrict compliance with safety procedures regarding high-temperature materials, PPE usage, and hazard mitigation in a foundry environment.
IntermediateCore MakingThe process of forming internal cavities or hollow sections in a casting using specialized sand or metal components.
AdvancedQuality Inspection for CastingsIdentifying physical defects such as gas porosity, slag inclusions, or shrinkage cracks in finished metal parts.
IntermediatePouring TechniqueManually or mechanically controlling the flow and rate of molten metal into molds to prevent turbulence and trapped air.