Moulding and Casting Craftsperson

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Ai Group Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in the fabrication industry as a Casting and Moulding Apprentice with McKechnie Iron Foundry.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating castings that support the mining, resource, and engineering industries. Our apprentices work on-site at Gepps Cross SA, where they develop their skills and knowledge in moulding and casting.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and creativity. You will liaise with patternmakers and metallurgists to ensure accurate casting designs and implement methods to eliminate defects.

Responsibilities:
  • Liaising with patternmakers and metallurgists on casting designs
  • Preparing moulding boxes according to pattern requirements and creating sand moulded castings
  • Injecting molten metal into moulds and dies by hand or machine
  • Using a range of tools, machinery, and hand-made processes to create moulds and casts
  • Identifying casting defects and implementing methods to eliminate them
About You

To succeed in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident with the right to work in Australia. A minimum completion of Year 10 High School is also required. You should hold a valid drivers license and have reliable transportation. Ability to work in hot environments is essential.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000 per annum, paid training fees, and PPE. As a valued member of our team, you can expect a good work-life balance, with early finishes on Fridays. You will gain a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Casting and Moulding qualification and receive mentoring from experienced industry professionals throughout your apprenticeship.

About Us

Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation that partners with Australia's best companies to produce powerful outcomes for apprentices and trainees. We foster connections with communities, employers, and candidates to create ideal career opportunities. Visit our website to learn more about us: www.aigroupapprentices.com.au.

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