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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.
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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
Is this job meaningful
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
Average hourly wage
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 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 40 | $45330 | $21.79 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 40 | $ | $* |
| Employment Services | 30 | $34480 | $16.58 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 30 | $46320 | $22.27 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $33350 | $16.03 |
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What is the work environment like
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Outdoors
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Outdoors – Under Cover
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How to become one
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On The Job Training
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Should you become one
Best personality type for this career
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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