Job Description

Join a trusted Australian foundry with over 65 years of manufacturing excellence.

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White Industries is Australia's largest family‐owned foundry, supplying high-quality cast metal components to major clients across mining, logistics, and agriculture. With more than six decades of continuous operation, we are known for quality, reliability, and innovation.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Trade Qualified Foundry Moulder to join our Ipswich operations on a full‐time, permanent basis, with regular overtime available.

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About the Role

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Working within our Beforecast team, you will prepare sand moulds for the casting of molten metal in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment.

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This role offers:

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- 38‐hour week (Monday to Friday)
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- Consistent overtime opportunities
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- Stable, long‐term employment in a safety‐focused workplace
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You will report directly to the Beforecast Team Leader and work as part of a skilled, collaborative production team.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Produce moulds and cores using boxed and boxless moulding techniques
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- Select appropriate metal stock to meet job and casting requirements
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- Operate sand mixing machinery and prepare moulding boxes, setting patterns in place prior to pour
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- Fill moulding boxes with sand, apply refractory paint, and position cores correctly in moulds
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- Pour or assist with pouring molten metal into prepared moulds
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- Heat metal in furnaces and apply hammering, punching, and cutting techniques using hand tools and machine presses where required
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- Temper and harden finished articles through quenching in oil or water baths, or by controlled air cooling
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- Cut, trim, shape, and smooth stock to form mould patterns
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- Inspect patterns and identify defects impacting casting quality
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- Apply basic metallurgy principles to support sound castings
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- Finish metal articles by polishing, buffing, and applying shellac, lacquer, paint, or other specified finishes
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- Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely
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- Correct use and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment
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- Maintain clean and organised work areas
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- Contribute to continuous improvement and protected work practices
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Skills & Experience Required

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You will have one of the following:

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- Trade qualification as a Moulder, Patternmaker, Coremaker, Metallurgist, Furnaceman or Pourer, or
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- Minimum 4 years' foundry experience
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You will demonstrate:

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- Understanding of running and feeding systems
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- Knowledge of mould coating technology and finishing operations
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- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
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- Safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting equipment
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- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
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- Commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration
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What We Offer

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- Competitive pay based on skills and experience
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- Significant overtime opportunities
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- Stable employment with a long‐standing Australian manufacturer
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- Supportive team culture with a focus on quality and safety
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📌 Metal Casting Trades Worker (Queensland)
🏢 White Industries
📍 Queensland