Metal Pourer onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Molten metal safety, Crane training (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: ladles; pyrometers; skimmers; cranes
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Metal Pourer training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Wear aluminized PPE
Dry all tools
Clear pour areas
Follow crane signals
Shadow an experienced metal pourer through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: pour a sand mold without defects
Supervised practice: preheat a ladle
Supervised practice: spot casting defects
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Pour molten metal: independently
Control pour rate: independently
Skim slag: independently
Check temperature: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Molten metal safety)
Discuss the career path: Foundry Laborer → Pourer → Lead Pourer
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Pour a Sand Mold Without Defects
Preheat a Ladle
Spot Casting Defects
Pouring technique
Ladle handling
Temperature checks
Slag removal

How to measure onboarding success

Time to independent work orders
Comeback, rework or scrap rate
Billable or productive hours versus target
90-day retention

How Metal Pourer training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Metal Pourer Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Metal Pourer Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Metal Pourer Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Metal Pourer Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)