What Do Metal Pourers And Casters Do

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Metal Pourers And Casters

Metal Pourers And Casters operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

Salary
$42440
Becoming One
Easy
Education
No degree required
Job Satisfaction
Job Growth

Personality


What they do

Metal Pourers And Casters operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

  • Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
  • Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
  • Pull levers to lift ladle stoppers and to allow molten steel to flow into ingot molds to specified heights.
  • Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.

Typical day

On a daily basis, Metal Pourers and Casters stencil identifying information on ingots and pigs, using special hand tools. They assemble and embed cores in casting frames, using hand tools and equipment.

A typical day for a Metal Pourer and Caster will also include:

  • Repair and maintain metal forms and equipment, using hand tools, sledges, and bars.
  • Remove solidified steel or slag from pouring nozzles, using long bars or oxygen burners.
  • Pull levers to lift ladle stoppers and to allow molten steel to flow into ingot molds to specified heights.
  • Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
  • Turn valves to circulate water through cores, or spray water on filled molds to cool and solidify metal. 

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Metal Pourers and Casters also repair and maintain metal forms and equipment, using hand tools, sledges, and bars. They may also turn valves to circulate water through cores or spray water on filled molds to cool and solidify metal.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Metal Pourers and Casters remove metal ingots or cores from molds, using hand tools, cranes, and chain hoists. They might also transport metal ingots to storage areas, using forklifts.

In addition, they assemble and embed cores in casting frames, using hand tools and equipment.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis.

To some Metal Pourers and Casters, it is also their responsibility to position equipment such as ladles, grinding wheels, pouring nozzles, or crucibles, or signal other workers to position equipment.

What is the job like

Job satisfaction

Average

Is this job meaningful

Low

64% said they were satisfied with their job and 27% said they found their job meaningful.


Pros

Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.

Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.

It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required to get started.

Cons

Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.

One of the lowest paying jobs.

Demand for this career is declining.

Long working hours (More than 40 hours per week).

How much do they make

Average salary

$42440 per year

Average hourly wage

$20 per hour

Entry-level Metal Pourers And Casters with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $28,480 to $33,500 per year or $14 to $16 per hour.

Salary by experience Annual Hourly
Highest (Top 10%) $61,160 $29
Senior (Top 25%) $50,250 $24
Median $40,170 $19
Junior (Bottom 25%) $33,500 $16
No experience (Bottom 10%) $28,480 $14

This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Metal Pourers And Casters based on their average annual salary.

Salary by industry Annual Hourly
Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing $48850 $23.49
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $48160 $23.15
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $46320 $22.27
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $45340 $21.80
Machinery Manufacturing $45330 $21.79
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $45000 $21.64
Foundries $38320 $18.42
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $34670 $16.67
Employment Services $34480 $16.58
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $33350 $16.03

View more salary by industries here.

Where can they work

Where can Metal Pourers And Casters work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Metal Pourers And Casters including the average salary in that industry.

Employers Total Employed Annual Salary Hourly Wages
Foundries 3370 $38320 $18.42
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing 1260 $48160 $23.15
Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing 1010 $48850 $23.49
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 840 $45340 $21.80
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 120 $45000 $21.64
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing 40 $ $*
Machinery Manufacturing 40 $45330 $21.79
Employment Services 30 $34480 $16.58
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 30 $46320 $22.27
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $33350 $16.03

What is the work day like

Working hours

Less than 40 hours
6%

40 hours
36%

More than 40 hours
58%

Working schedule

90%

10%

0%

Email

How often do you use email in this job?

Once a week
0%

Every day
1%

Telephone

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Once a week
0%

Every day
12%

Group discussions

How often do you have group discussions in this job?

Once a week
10%

Every day
62%

Public speaking

How often does this job require you to do public speaking?

Never
61%

Once a year
2%

Once a month
17%

Once a week
19%

Every day
0%

Level of competition

How much competitive pressure is in this job?

Not competitive at all
37%

Slightly competitive
6%

Moderately competitive
27%

Highly competitive
30%

Extremely competitive
1%

What is the work environment like

Office-style environment

Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition

Never
78%

Once a year or more
1%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
22%

Warehouse-style environment

Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse

Never
20%

Once a year or more
1%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
79%

Outdoors

Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions

Never
78%

Once a year or more
1%

Once a month or more
19%

Once a week or more
2%

Every day
0%

Outdoors – Under Cover

Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)

Never
87%

Once a year or more
10%

Once a month or more
1%

Once a week or more
2%

Every day
1%

How to become one

Difficulty to become one

Easy
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Most careers in this difficulty category usually don’t require a degree. However, you will need a few months of on-the-job training with experienced employees. Similar careers include Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards, and Bank Tellers.

Required level of education

What level of education do you need to perform the job?

Less than a High School Diploma
43%

High School Diploma or equivalent
48%

Post-Secondary Certificate
0%

Some College Courses
8%

Associate’s Degree or similar
0%

Bachelor’s Degree
1%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
0%

Master’s Degree
0%

Post-Master’s Certificate
0%

First Professional Degree
0%

Doctoral Degree
0%

Post-Doctoral Training
0%

Relevant majors

No majors found

Relevant work experience

How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?

None
25%

1 month
9%

1 to 3 months
19%

3 to 6 months
18%

6 months to 1 year
19%

1 to 2 years
0%

2 to 4 years
8%

4 to 6 years
0%

6 to 8 years
0%

8 to 10 years
2%

Over 10 years
0%

On The Job Training

How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?

None or short demonstration
8%

1 month
41%

1 to 3 months
32%

3 to 6 months
9%

6 months to 1 year
1%

1 to 2 years
2%

2 to 4 years
0%

4 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
7%

Should you become one

Best personality type for this career

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

The Builder
100%

People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.


The Thinker
29%

People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.


The Artist
14%

People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.


The Helper
14%

People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.


The Leader
24%

People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.


The Organizer
43%

People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.


You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

Take this quiz to see if this is the right career for you.

Work Values

Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?

Achievement
33%

You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.

Working Conditions
33%

You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.

Recognition
29%

You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.

Relationships
43%

You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support
71%

You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.

Independence
38%

You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.

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