IN METALCASTING, YOU DON’T HAVE TO FIT THE MOLD.
YOU GET TO MAKE YOUR OWN.
The future
feels uncertain.
BUT Your path forward doesn’t have to.
Learn real skills. Build real things. Make a real difference—and turn it into a career that actually goes somewhere.
CAST YOUR FUTURE
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CAST YOUR FUTURE
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WHY METALCASTING?
This isn’t
just a job.
It’s how
the world
gets built.
From the cars you drive to the planes overhead and the appliances in your home, much of what powers everyday life starts in a foundry.
This is where metals are melted down, poured into molds (aka casting), and turned into parts that make modern life possible, from critical components to one-of-a-kind creations.
Not only that, but it’s highly sustainable. Many metal castings are made of recycled materials, and often remain in service for decades, playing an important role in a circular economy.
It’s hands-on, high-tech, and full of opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.
230,000+
NEW JOB OPENINGS BY 2030
READ REAL STORIES OF
REAL PEOPLE IN METALCASTING:
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![Casey Braun sharing his career as a melter at Eck Industries.]()
CASEY BRAUN
MelterStarted right out of high school without a plan. Now he’s melting aluminum, solving problems, and learning something new every day.
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![LaShawn Long sharing his heat treat career at Eck Industries.]()
LASHAWN LONG
Shift LeaderHad never even heard of a foundry before. Now he’s leading the third shift heat treat team and growing constantly.
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![Jennifer Maldonado discussing leadership at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry.]()
JENNIFER MALDONADO
Production SupervisorCame in for a tour and fell in love. Now she’s a production supervisor and uses similar skills as she learned as a first responder.
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![Emily Bosovich explaining careers in modern metalcasting at Kohler.]()
EMILY BOSOVICH
Corporate Metallurgist
Got a taste for casting and every other plan went out the window. Now she makes products that change the world. -
![Randy Willis discussing leadership and career growth at Mercury Marine.]()
RANDY WILLIS
Operations ManagerTook a chance on an industry he knew nothing about, found that his leadership in sports easily translated to the shop floor.
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![Kiley Eck Hayon discussing manufacturing leadership and innovation at Eck Industries.]()
KILEY ECK HAYON
PresidentFourth generation owner who worked her way up from the shop floor and proudly supports other women leading foundries.
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![Christian Redmond creating art through Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry's Artist Residency program.]()
CHRISTIAN REDMOND
Foundry ArtistStarted out building motorcycle parts and designing products. Now he’s helping artists and manufacturers discover just how much they have in common.
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![Nimai Nangunoori explaining quality engineering in modern metalcasting at Eck Industries.]()
NIMAI NANGUNOORI
Quality EngineerStumbled into a foundry as a young engineer and never looked back. Now he spends his days solving problems and making products better.
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![Tori Kohlman sharing her quality inspection career at Eck Industries.]()
TORI KOHLMAN
Quality InspectorStarted in fast food and took a chance on manufacturing. Now she helps ensure castings meet the highest quality standards.
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![Sachin Shivaram discussing manufacturing leadership and careers in metalcasting.]()
SACHIN SHIVARAM
Chief Executive OfficerDidn't know what he wanted to do after college. Then he discovered metals and built an entire career around them.
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![Adam Greenwald sharing his environmental health and safety career at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry.]()
ADAM GREENWALD
Environmental Health & Safety ManagerStarted on the foundry floor over 20 years ago. Now he's helping build the next generation of leaders and creating a world-class safety culture.
This isn’t just industrial Work. metalcasting also is rooted in art and design. foundries often collaborate with artists and even host residencies.
WHAT
METALCASTING.
DOES FOR YOU.
Skills that
stick
Not tedium that’ll be automated in a few years
Real pay,
right away
No waiting years to start earning good money
Opportunity worldwide
foundries exist all over the globe
Room to
grow
Always learning and taking on new challenges
Work that matters
you can see it, touch it, and be proud of it
Training and mentorship
learning and community abound
NOT JUST
ONE PATH
NOT JUST ONE PATH. ENDLESS OPTIONS — ALL SOLID.
Whether you like working with your hands, solving problems, leading a team, or designing and creating, there’s a place for you here, regardless of where you started.
You don’t need experience. You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to be willing to try.
START ANYWHERE. GO ANYWHERE.
Melt Operator · CNC Machinist · Mold Maker · Pattern Maker · Foundry Technician ·
Furnace Operator · Die Cast Technician · Maintenance Technician· Industrial Electrician ·
Grinder · Quality Inspector · Lab Technician · Tooling Specialist · Safety Coordinator ·
Process Engineer · Automation Engineer · Robotics Technician · Metallurgist· Materials Engineer · Manufacturing Engineer · Casting Engineer · Production Supervisor ·
Operations Manager · Plant Manager ·HR· Finance · Supply Chain · Sales
