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Caster

The Caster is responsible for pouring metal, removing castings, and maintaining a clean work area. They also operate equipment such as furnaces and forklifts while following safety protocols.

  • On-site
  • Laval, QC
  • Posted Jun 24, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Responsibilities Performs tasks involving pouring metal and removes castings from pressure pots, moves materials and cleans equipment and work area. Loads and removes shells from ovens. Helps transport and pour ladles of molten metal. Pushes and turns ladles to pour metal. Deslags molten metal being poured. Skims slag from degas and surface of molten metal using scoop. Removes cast shells from pressure pots, loads conveyor and moves cast shells out of foundry for cooling. Transfers shells from dewax to casting area. Loads, moves and unloads melting stock as necessary. Is responsible for general housekeeping of the area. Follows necessary safety precautions in operating equipment to protect eyes, hands, and body. Moves casting by hand or by using hand cart with hoists. Scrapes and cleans crucibles at end of work week. Operates furnace doors and temperature controller on ovens. Operates and controls temperature on melt pots. Operates forklift as needed. Makes chemistry addition to melts when required by spectrograph operator. Analyses spectro’s. Operate wax transfer Performs other duties as required. Respects the values and code of ethics of the company. Respects the Environment, Health & Safety programs of the company. Qualifications Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to handle hoists Visual dexterity Manual dexterity Physical standing all day Uses sound judgment Tolerance to extreme heat

What you’ll do

The Caster is responsible for pouring metal, removing castings, and maintaining a clean work area. They also operate equipment such as furnaces and forklifts while following safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates should be able to read and interpret safety and operating documents, and possess manual dexterity and sound judgment. Physical endurance and tolerance to extreme heat are also necessary.

Other relevant skills

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  • Metal Pouring
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Material Handling
  • Safety Precautions
  • Visual Dexterity
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Judgment
  • Heat Tolerance

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level