Join Artcast Inc. as an Investment Casting Shell and Foundry Technician, a key member of our production team. In this role, you will prepare and maintain ceramic slurries, build ceramic shell molds around wax patterns, and guide those molds through the steam dewaxing, firing, inspection, and metal casting processes. You may also assist with shell removal and casting cleanup. Your attention to detail and control of each closely connected stage will help us produce high-quality metal artwork and sculptural castings in a quality-focused production environment.
Duties
- Monitor ceramic slurry viscosity and quality.
- Prepare and transfer replacement slurry.
- Build ceramic shell molds.
- Prepare shells for dewax process.
- Operate boiler and autoclave for dewax process.
- Inspect shells after dewax.
- Fire and preheat the shells for casting.
- Foundry melt operation and metal pouring.
- Casting cleanup
This role offers an opportunity for candidates eager to develop skills in a craftsmanship focused manufacturing environment. We prioritize safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Although a benefit, no previous experience is required.
Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- In office parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Georgetown, ON L7G 4R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)