Pourer (foundry manufacturing)
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Skilled worker who melts metal at high temperatures, pours it into molds, and shapes and manufactures cast products.
Description
The pourer (foundry manufacturing) is a job that manufactures cast products by heating metal to high temperatures in a melting furnace and pouring it into sand molds or metal molds. The work includes processes such as material selection, mold making, heating and melting, pouring, cooling, mold breaking, and finishing polishing. Products are inspected for dimensions and internal defects, quality control is performed, and work is conducted in accordance with safety and health standards. It involves a lot of work in high-temperature environments and handling heavy objects, requiring skilled techniques and experience.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving measures are advancing, demand for skilled workers with casting techniques for precision and high-value-added products remains high. Acquisition of clean casting technology is also required due to strengthening environmental regulations.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Indoor high-temperature work / Line work / Shift work
Career Path
Pourer apprentice → Pourer → Group leader → Manufacturing manager → Factory manager
Required Skills
Alloy blending / Finishing process (deflashing and polishing) / Melting furnace operation / Pouring and cooling management / Sand mold and metal mold production
Recommended Skills
CAD (mold design) / Machine maintenance / Quality control techniques (QC) / Safety and health knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required to not miss minute dimensions or defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because of work in high-temperature environments and high physical load. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure tension from high-temperature environments and accident risks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low because manufacturing follows specified design drawings. |
Related Qualifications
- Casting technician level 1
- Casting technician level 2
Aliases
- Caster
- Foundry worker
Related Jobs
- Die casting worker
- Forging worker
- Machining worker
- Sheet metal worker