- Sift and pack sand into mold sections, core boxes, and pattern contours, using hand or pneumatic ramming tools.
- Clean and smooth molds, cores, and core boxes, and repair surface imperfections.
- Form and assemble slab cores around patterns, and position wire in mold sections to reinforce molds, using hand tools and glue.
- Move and position workpieces, such
Foundry process operator | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Foundry process operators make metal castings and parts used in industry.
Foundry process operators typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Foundry process operator you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 24,657 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Foundry process operator
Average salary for full-time Foundry process operator
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24,657 GBP
Salary over time for Foundry process operator
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22,830 GBP
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24,086 GBP
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28,345 GBP
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24,031 GBP
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22,538 GBP
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24,657 GBP
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26,150 GBP
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30,560 GBP
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Future outlook for Foundry process operators
Balanced outlook
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4% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
55% chance of automation in the future Foundry process operator - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Foundry process operator and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Foundry process operator interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
