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Operate or tend metal casting. * Promotes good housekeeping (5S) * Perform other duties as required. SKILL (Ability to do the job) * Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, including ...

Operate or tend metal casting. * Promotes good housekeeping (5S) * Perform other duties as required. SKILL (Ability to do the job) * Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, including ...

... metal into mold. * After casting has cooled and set, remove casting from mold, inspect and place in designated area for the next operation. * Clean, inspect, and prepare crucible for the next pour.

... metal into mold. * After casting has cooled and set, remove casting from mold, inspect and place in designated area for the next operation. * Clean, inspect, and prepare crucible for the next pour.

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How much do metal casting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for metal casting in the United States is $22.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Metal Casting?

A typical day in Metal Casting involves preparing and setting up molds, operating furnaces to melt and pour metals, monitoring the cooling and solidification processes, and inspecting finished castings for quality. Employees often work alongside skilled machinists, quality control staff, and engineers to ensure all products meet precise specifications and safety standards. Metal Casters are also responsible for troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with team members throughout the manufacturing process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Metal Casting position, and why are they important?

To excel in Metal Casting, you need strong knowledge of metallurgy, mold design, and casting techniques, usually supported by relevant technical training or certification. Familiarity with industrial furnaces, CNC machinery, and quality control systems is important for precise and efficient production. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are key soft skills in this field. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensuring the safe, high-quality fabrication of metal components in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

What is a Metal Casting job?

A Metal Casting job involves creating metal parts by pouring molten metal into molds, allowing it to cool and solidify into the desired shape. Workers in this field operate furnaces, prepare molds, and monitor the casting process to ensure quality and precision. They may work with various metals such as iron, aluminum, and steel, depending on the industry. Safety procedures are crucial due to the high temperatures and molten materials involved. Metal casting is widely used in manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace industries to produce complex components.

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Infographic showing various Metal Casting job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,654 per year, or $22.9 per hour.
Inspect - General Labor Finishing

Inspect - General Labor Finishing

Metal Technologies

Three Rivers, MI • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Metal Technologies rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Who We Are:
Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.
MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:
  • Faith.We honor God in everything we do.
  • Family. We are family.
  • Spirit.We can do this.
  • Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty.
  • Vision.We create opportunity.
  • Rigor.We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance
Full Time
Up to $21/Hour
2pm - 10pm
Overtime opportunities
2 Saturdays a month
No Sundays
Shift Premium
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Inspects castings for the following as required on work instructions
    • External defects/scrap chute
    • Excessive core fin or flash
    • Bum-in sand removal
    • High ingate removal
  • Operates all grinders in a safe manner by inspecting grinder for proper adjustment, cracks or chips in the wheel and overall working condition. The casting inspector will report any problems to the supervisor.
  • After inspection, removes excess metal from castings, following directions from work instructions.
  • Places finished parts in designated shipping containers (W-9029) for shipment as specified by work instructions.
  • Places appropriate "OK to Ship" tag on the container and writes clock number, part number and date on the tag (W-9029)
  • Will accept other jobs in the finishing department, as needed.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED

Training Areas
  • Tagging Requirements
  • Reference to Work Instructions
  • Rework/Re-clean
  • Defect Identification
  • Stand Grinder
    • Wheel Adjustment
    • Tool Set Adjustment
    • Start-up / Shut-down
    • Inspection of Wheel
    • Safe Operation

  • Air Grinder
    • Change Wheel
    • Air Line Inspection
    • Wheel Inspection
    • Safe Operation

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