Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trades Workers

Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trade Workers are employed in many parts of Australia. They primarily work in Agriculture; Forestry and Fishing; Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade industries. Common duties include: 

• select metal stock for job requirements
• heat metal in forges and furnaces and hammer, punch and cut metal using hand tools and machine presses
• temper and harden finished articles by quenching in oil or water baths or by cooling gradually in air
• prepare electrolytic and silver solutions for electroforming, and apply solution to the objects to be coated
• cut, trim, shape and smooth stock to create mould patterns
• fill boxes with sand and setting patterns in place, and pour molten metal into moulds
• apply refractory paint and position cores in moulds
• finish metal and articles by polishing and buffing and applying chemical finishes

Metal Casting, Forging and Finishing Trade Workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.