Casting machine operators operate casting machines to manipulate metal substances into shape. They set up and tend casting machines to process molten ferrous and non-ferrous metals to manufacture metal materials. They conduct the flow of molten metals into casts, taking care to create the exact right circumstances to obtain the highest quality metal. They observe the flow of metal to identify faults. In case of a fault, they notify the authorised personnel and participate in the removal of the fault.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Setting up, preparing and adjusting mineral ore and metal processing machinery to carry out one step in the overall mineral ore or metal processing operation;
(b) Operating single-function machinery to grind, separate, filter, mix, treat, cast, roll, refine or otherwise process metals and mineral ores;
(c) Observing gauges, meters, computer printouts, video monitors and products to ensure correct operation of machines and verify specified processing conditions;
(d) Adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment;
(e) Controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents into plant;
(f) Controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment;
(g) Verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance;
(h) Analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.