Job Description

Position Title: Pouring Operator

Division: Casting Shop

Category: Skilled Worker

Location: Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Salary: SAR 2,500 – 3,500 + FAT

The Pouring Operator is responsible for the safe and accurate pouring of molten metal into prepared sand molds using Slide Gate Ladle or Lip Pouring Ladle systems. The role requires strict control of metal temperature and pouring flow to ensure defect-free castings while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality within a casting shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

Molten Metal Pouring Operations

• Perform molten metal pouring using Slide Gate Ladle / Lip Pouring Ladle systems• Ensure correct ladle positioning and smooth, controlled metal flow• Monitor and maintain proper metal temperature during pouring operations• Adjust pouring speed and sequence to prevent turbulence, cold shuts, or misruns

Quality Control & Process Accuracy

• Ensure complete and uniform mold filling as per casting specifications• Identify pouring-related defects such as misruns, inclusions, or cold shuts• Report abnormalities or defects to supervisors and quality teams immediately• Follow approved pouring procedures and process parameters

Safety & Compliance

• Strictly adhere to HSE rules and molten metal handling procedures• Use appropriate PPE including heat-resistant clothing, face shields, gloves, and safety shoes• Maintain safe distances and controlled movement during pouring operations• Prevent spillage, splashing, and exposure to molten metal hazards

Coordination & Teamwork

• Coordinate with furnace operators to ensure correct metal chemistry and temperature• Work closely with molding and shakeout teams for smooth casting operations• Follow production schedules and supervisor instructions

Housekeeping & Discipline

• Maintain cleanliness in the pouring area to avoid contamination or accidents• Ensure ladles, tools, and pouring equipment are kept in safe working condition• Follow shop-floor discipline and operational procedures

Requirements

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in casting shop pouring operations• Proven experience using Slide Gate Ladle or Lip Pouring Ladle systems• Experience handling molten metal in industrial casting environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of molten metal behavior and pouring techniques• High awareness of safety practices in high-temperature environments• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions• Good coordination and communication skills• Physically fit to work in hot and demanding shop-floor conditions

Work Environment & Conditions

• Casting shop environment with exposure to high heat and molten metal• Shift-based work as per production requirements• Overtime applicable based on workload and production demands