General Foundry Worker Career

*A job as a General Foundry Worker falls under the broader career category of Pourers and Casters, Metal. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Pourers and Casters, Metal : Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.


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Pourers and Casters, Meta Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$51,320

Median Hourly Wage

$24.67*

Total Employed Nationally

5,830


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.