General Labourer

Job summary

Perform physical production duties in a foundry, including moulding, pouring molten metal, and cleaning up castings. Responsible for operating metal-cutting tools, sorting finished products, and maintaining a clean work area.

Job details

PentaCast Inc See more positions Business Location: Strathroy, Ontario Category Position type: General Labourer/Apprenticeship Work Place Location: In Person Apply By October 15, 2026 at 12:00am Job Description Position Summary Responsible for performing a variety of physical production duties in a foundry environment, including moulding, pouring, casting cleanup, grinding, sawing, sorting, packing, and material handling. Will be required to work safely and efficiently while maintaining production quality and keeping a clean work area Key Responsibilities Assist with moulding and casting operations, preparing moulds and supporting the production of metal castings. Pour molten metal into moulds following established procedures and safety requirements. Remove, handle, and transport completed castings and components from production areas. Operate metal-cutting bandsaws to cut castings, runners, risers, and other materials to specified sizes. Perform casting cleanup and finishing, including removing excess metal, flash, gates, runners, and risers. Use hand tools, grinders, and power tools to grind, deburr, smooth, and finish cast metal parts. Clean and reset workstations and equipment between production runs to maintain an efficient and safe work environment. Load and unload raw materials, castings, components, and finished products using appropriate material-handling equipment. Inspect parts for visible defects, damage, or quality issues and separate non-conforming products. Sort, count, label, and pack finished castings according to customer and production requirements. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Follow production schedules, work instructions, PPE requirements, and workplace health and safety procedures. Assist machine operators, moulders, and other production employees as required. Perform other general labour and production duties as assigned. Education Not Applicable Experience Required Physical Requirements Ability To Stand and walk for extended periods. Repeatedly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and castings. Work around heat, noise, dust, metal particles, and equipment. Safely wear required PPE, including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and heat-resistant protective equipment as required. Compensation And Benefits Wages to be discussed with employer during interview How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

What you’ll do

Perform physical production duties in a foundry, including moulding, pouring molten metal, and cleaning up castings. Responsible for operating metal-cutting tools, sorting finished products, and maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

No specific education or prior experience is required for this role. Candidates must be physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting heavy materials, and working in environments with heat, noise, and dust.

Listed skills

• Quality Inspection · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Moulding
• Casting Cleanup
• Grinding
• Sawing
• Material Handling
• Metal Cutting
• Deburring
• Quality Inspection
• Packing
• Power Tool Operation
• Workplace Safety
• PPE Compliance

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades