How to hire a caster operator

How to hire a caster operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step caster operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a caster operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new caster operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the caster operator you need to hire. Certain caster operator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a caster operator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a caster operator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of caster operators.

   Type of Caster Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Caster Operator	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$14-21
   Production Operator	A production operator is responsible for handling and monitoring manufacturing machines in a factory or similar establishment, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and according to schedule. Aside from assisting with the processing and packaging of goods, a production operator must also conduct necessary inspections to the machine or equipment that they are using to make sure that it is in good condition and is safe to use... Show more	$12-21
   Extrusion Operator	An extrusion operator is also sometimes called a drawing machine operator. They control and monitor machines that shape thermoplastic materials for industries such as aerospace manufacturing, general plastics manufacturing, and automobile and auto parts manufacturing... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Hand Tools
   • Basic Math
   • CNC
   • Skim
   • PPE
   • Molten Aluminum
   • Production Schedules
   • Quality Checks
   • Safety Standards
   • Hoists
   • Torches
   • Safety Regulations
   • Perform Routine Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
   • Identify and wear require PPE.
   • Manufacture bathtubs, urinals, sinks and toilets.
   • Stencil identifying information on ingots and pigs, using special hand tools
   • Load specified amounts of metal and flux into furnaces and clay crucibles.
   • Design custom jewelry using gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, and brass.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your caster operator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A caster operator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, caster operators' average salary in kansas is 34% less than in nebraska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level caster operators 31% less than senior-level caster operators.
   • Certifications. A caster operator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a caster operator's salary.

   Average caster operator salary

   $37,673yearly

   $18.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level caster operator salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a caster operator job description

   A caster operator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a caster operator job description:

   Caster operator job description example

   Duration : 3 Months Contract to Hire

   Pay rate : $21.50 / $21.25 ( On W2 )

   Shift : 2nd or 3rd metatarsal shoes are required

   2:30p- 11p - 10:30p -7am

   Do you need extra Gas Money?

   Refer a Friend or Family if they interview & start working

   You receive a $500 Gift Card.

   ***** Need to pass drug Screening and Background check ****

   Job purpose

   The Cast associate is an introduction to direct labor manufacturing position which involves performing many functions within the casting department. Those functions include but are not limited to following your work instructions to produce a high-quality casting for our customer.

   Duties and responsibilities

   • Fill tags out properly when required
   • Completes productivity report correctly and neatly
   • Read and understand work instructions and their location
   • Comprehends defect recognition course and scrap code identification
   • Ability to complete a cast machine stack up correctly
   • Comprehension of safe mold entry (hydraulic key and die stand)
   • Knowledge of cast machine operation
   • Ability to deposition product, identify the cast related defects and complete appropriate corrective actions needed
   • Understands basic and proper mold coating
   • Performs safe torch operation
   • Understands procedure of a metal fill
   • Demonstrates ability to stop a spill
   • Understands and performs basic die maintenance
   • Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor

   Qualifications

   • Diploma or GED required, other technical experience a plus
   • Experience in a manufacturing environment, experience in casting is preferred but not required.
   • Must be able to communicate effectively in English
   • Basic computer skills with excel knowledge
   • Must obtain cast certification
   • Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of him/her or others.
   • Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws, policies, and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violation to appropriate management personnel.
   • Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by company.
   • Must be regularly available to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, or such other hours per day or per week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

   Working conditions and environment

   Extensive exposure to foundry/manufacturing environment with exposure to high noise, heat, hazards moving equipment, and molten metal. Use of protective equipment to protect eyes, feet, ears and potential burn areas are required.

   Normal equipment used

   Routine exposure of plant manufacturing equipment, forklift, gages, and basic maintenance tools, electronic scales, manual pallet jacks, computers, service carts and small hand tools

   Company DescriptionStrategic Systems Inc Employee Benefits
   • Competitive Pay.
   • Paid Vacation.
   • Bench Pay.
   • Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
   • Immigration assistance at all levels.
   • Retirement Benefits.
   • Other Excellent Benefits.

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5. Post your job

   To find caster operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any caster operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level caster operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your caster operator job on Zippia to find and recruit caster operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit caster operators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new caster operator

   Once you've selected the best caster operator candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new caster operator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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