Workforce Extensions Geelong are seeking experienced Metal Workers to join IXL Metal Castings, a long-standing and highly respected foundry located in South Geelong. This is a hands-on role within a heavy industrial foundry environment, working with cast metal products. You will be part of a safety-focused team, using hand and pneumatic tools to finish castings and support day-to-day foundry operations.
About the role:
- Fettling and finishing cast metal products using air grinders and air chisels
- Knocking castings out of moulds and removing runners, risers and excess material
- Operating shot blasting equipment
- Using jib cranes and other mechanical aids to move castings
- Packing castings onto pallets for dispatch
- General foundry labouring duties as required
Shift & roster:
- Day shift: 6:00am - 2:17pm
- Monday to Friday
- 9-day fortnight - every second Friday off
What we're looking for:
- Essential: Previous experience in the metal industry or heavy industrial environment
- Desirable: Foundry or fettling experience
- Desirable: Competence with MIG/Stick Welding
- Mandatory: Current forklift licence (LF)
- Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual work
- Comfortable using hand-held and pneumatic tools
- Able to work safely in a foundry environment (heat, noise, PPE requirements)
- Reliable, punctual and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and procedures
Why join IXL Metal Castings?
- Ongoing, full-time work with consistent hours
- Supportive team environment in a well-established local business
- Strong safety culture and clear work procedures
- Convenient South Geelong location
Apply now through Workforce Extensions Geelong to secure a long-term opportunity with IXL Metal Castings.
About IXL Metal Castings
IXL Metal Castings is a long-established Australian foundry based in South Geelong and part of the broader IXL Group, with over 160 years of manufacturing history. The business specialises in producing high-quality ferrous castings for a range of industrial applications and operates with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. IXL Metal Castings is known for its stable workforce, well-structured processes, and commitment to investing in its people and facilities.
