What is a foundry supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a foundry supervisor

1. Explore foundry supervisor education requirements

   Most common foundry supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   34.9 %

   Associate

   20.9 %

   High School Diploma

   20.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific foundry supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Foundry	79.69%
   Customer Demand	12.35%
   Production Schedules	5.00%
   Continuous Improvement	2.96%

3. Complete relevant foundry supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foundry supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a foundry supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foundry supervisor resumes.

4. Research foundry supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Work as a team with QA department and production to ensure the quality while achieving production targets.
   • Execute MIG and TIG welding on steel daily.
   • Perform safety audits on hoists, conveyors, and plant vehicles.
   • Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, including hoists and grinders.

5. Apply for foundry supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a foundry supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams