Pourers and Casters, Metal

Metal pourers and casters work in foundries and manufacturing plants, where they control the critical process of transforming molten metal into usable products. They operate ladles, crucibles, and other specialized equipment to transfer liquid metal—often heated to thousands of degrees—from furnaces into prepared molds. The work requires constant attention as they monitor metal temperature, adjust flow rates, and ensure the metal fills each mold completely without defects. They must carefully time each pour and sometimes add alloys or other materials to achieve the right metal composition.