Sand Casting Operator

Position Summary

The Sand Casting Operator will perform mould‐making, core preparation, metal melting and

pouring, shake-out, cleaning, fettling and other tasks required in the sand casting process. The role

ensures that castings are produced safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds by mixing and compacting sand, assembling flasks, applying binders (e.g.,

green sand or chemically bonded sand).

• Set up and operate core‐making equipment (if applicable) and place cores into moulds.

• Handle furnace operations: weigh and charge metal, melt as per alloy specification, skim

slag, monitor temperature.

• Pour molten metal into prepared sand moulds safely and accurately, monitor the process.

• Perform shake‐out: break the mould, remove the casting, clean, and separate gates/sprues.

• Carry out cleaning, fettling, grinding or finishing of castings (removal of excess material,

rough edges).

• Reclaim and recycle used sand, screen sand, manage sand mixture quality and condition

(especially in high-volume operations).

• Maintain accurate process records (temperatures, weights, mould parameters, defects) and

support quality checks.

• Ensure adherence to safety standards, foundry rules (hot work, molten metal handling, PPE

usage).

• Maintain a clean, organised work area, support preventive maintenance of equipment and

moulding tools.

• Work collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance teams to achieve targets (yield,

scrap reduction, on-time delivery).

Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (or relevant technical certificate/ITI) preferred.

• Prior experience in sand casting, mould making, foundry operations preferred.

• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to handle foundry tools and equipment (shovels,

rammers, pneumatic tools, hoists, ladles)

• Ability to follow technical drawings, patterns and work instructions.

• Awareness of foundry safety, molten metal hazards, heat and dust environment.

• Physical stamina: ability to stand for long periods, lift/handle loads, work in hot/humid

conditions.

• Team player with good interpersonal skills, ability to work under supervision and meet

production targets.

• Basic understanding of quality standards (dimensional checks, surface finish, internal

defects) is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Foundry workshop environment – hot, noisy, may involve dust/particulates and molten

metal exposure.

• Shift work and overtime may be required to meet production schedules.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as heat-resistant gloves, face shield,

safety boots, ear protection, respirator (where required).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Sand Caster Operator: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Ghazibad, Uttar Pradesh (Required)

Work Location: In person