How to hire an iron pourer

How to hire an iron pourer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step iron pourer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an iron pourer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect iron pourer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of iron pourer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Iron Pourer	Description	Hourly rate
   Iron Pourer	Metal and plastic machine workers set up and operate machines that cut, shape, and form metal and plastic materials or pieces.	$11-48

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladles
   • Skim
   • Cranes
   • Extreme Heat
   • Sand Molds
   • MIG
   • Color Changes
   • RAN

   Responsibilities:

   • Pour accurate amount of wine for happy hour volumes to assist bartenders who are responsible for service drinks and guests.
   • Load specific amounts of metal and flux into furnaces or clay crucibles.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, iron pourers' average salary in wyoming is 52% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level iron pourers 77% less than senior-level iron pourers.
   • Certifications. An iron pourer 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 an iron pourer's salary.

   Average iron pourer salary

   $49,125yearly

   $23.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level iron pourer salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

4. Writing an iron pourer job description

   A job description for an iron pourer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an iron pourer job description:

   Iron pourer job description example

   What You’ll Do:

   • Add required alloys at the furnace area to the ladle per process
   • Take specific temperatures, assist with the transportation of the full deck ladle to the pouring area, and slag out the ladle for preparation of pouring
   • Ensure all part numbers, work information, shake and pour out times are recorded onto daily timesheet
   • Maintain work area and equipment in clean working condition
   • Attend scrap review meeting daily and participate in reduction of scrap
   • Ability to perform all shake out duties to fill for unattended positions
   • Advise supervisor of any operational or quality problems

   Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

   • Competitive wages and benefits
   • Low-cost comprehensive insurance plans plus 401(k) Match
   • Paid vacations and holidays
   • Wellness-centered programs, access to Worksite Wellness Center
   • PPE allowances
   • Climate-controlled work environment

   What We Need from You:

   • Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, and lifting 50 pounds regularly
   • Able to operate all tools and powered overhead cranes
   • Must be trained in all safety requirements, including hazard recognition, PPE requirements and use, and any other safety requirements for employment

   To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com .
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right iron pourer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with iron pourers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit iron pourers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with iron pourer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 iron pourer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the iron pourer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new iron pourer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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