Foundry Workers
(NOC 9412)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesFoundry workers make foundry moulds and cores by hand or machine, cast molten metal, and run furnaces in the foundry industry. They work for metal foundries and foundry departments of metal products manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a small percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are not expected to be a major contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Foundry Workers most commonly work full-time hours. Also, a average portion of the workforce is self-employed, so having the option to "work for yourself" may appeal to some individuals’ interests/motivations.
Hourly Pay
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MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
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MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$23.91
Median$35.04
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Foundry workers make foundry moulds and cores by hand or machine, cast molten metal, and run furnaces in the foundry industry. They work for metal foundries and foundry departments of metal products manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Manual mouldmakers:
- Make and repair sand moulds using patterns, moulding boxes, sand and hand tools following bench, floor or pit moulding methods.
- Use ovens to dry moulds.
- May pour molten metal into moulds to produce metal castings.
Manual coremakers:
- Make cores for use inside moulds to form holes or void spaces in castings using core boxes, sand, hammer and wire or other reinforcing material.
- Coat cores with protective materials and bake cores in oven.
Machine mouldmakers and coremakers:
- Set up, adjust and use various mouldmaking and coremaking machines to make sand and ceramics moulds and cores.
Metal casters:
- Set up and use various casting machines to cast ferrous and non-ferrous metal products.
- Hand ladle and pour molten metal into moulds to produce castings.
Foundry furnace operators:
- Run furnaces used to melt metals for moulding and casting.
Sample job titles
- bench moulder
- casting machine operator
- ceramic mouldmaker
- die-casting machine operator
- foundry worker
- furnace operator
- machine coremaker
- manual moulder
- melter
- metal caster
- pit moulder
- sand coremaker
- sand moulder
Skills
- You should be responsible, alert, and in good physical health. Coordination, agility, and a mechanical ability are important. You must be accurate and pay attention to detail. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- High school may be necessary.
- On-the-job training is provided.
- Up to two years of on-the-job training are necessary for manual mouldmakers.
- Several months of on-the-job training are needed for other workers in this unit group.
Other considerations
- Shiftwork is common in these jobs. There is some movement between workers in this group. Movement to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
North Shore
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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