Aluminum Casting Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Workers at manufacturing sites who use aluminum as the main raw material and perform processes from melting to casting and finishing.
Description
Aluminum casting workers melt aluminum alloys and pour molten metal into molds using methods such as sand casting or die casting to form product shapes. The work is performed in high-temperature environments with dust and noise, so safety and health management is important. They must accurately execute diverse processes such as temperature control of melting furnaces and molds, alloy composition adjustment, surface finishing and deburring, and quality inspection to suppress the occurrence of defects. Team coordination and machine operation skills are essential, and with experience, career advancement to team leader or production manager is possible.
Future Outlook
Demand for aluminum products for automotive parts and electronic devices remains stable, and personnel capable of adapting to labor-saving and automation technologies are in demand.
Personality Traits
Cautious and meticulous / High safety awareness / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Foundry Worker → Skilled Foundry Worker → Team Leader/Line Leader → Production Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Casting / Melting Furnace Operation / Quality Inspection / Shot Blast Machine Operation / Temperature Control
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics (Mold Design) / Lean Production System / QC Methods / Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is required to detect minute defects and dimensional errors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to handle heavy molds and repetitive tasks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure work under high temperatures and noise, as well as heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows prescribed procedures, so creativity is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Casting Technician (Grade 3/2)
- Forklift Operator
- Slinging Technician
Aliases
- Aluminum Casting Worker
- Aluminum Mold Worker
Related Jobs
- Die Casting Technician
- Metal Casting Worker
- Sand Casting Worker