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Workforce Extensions Geelong are currently recruiting for multiple roles with IXL Metal Castings, a well-established and highly respected manufacturer based in South Geelong.

Part of the IXL Group with over 160 years of manufacturing history, IXL Metal Castings produces high-quality ferrous castings for a range of industrial applications and maintains a strong focus on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

These opportunities provide stable, ongoing work within a structured manufacturing environment.

Available Positions

Metal Worker (Fettler) – Day Shift

Shift: Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 2:17pm
Roster: 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off)

Key duties

• Using air grinders and air chisels to clean and finish cast metal components

• Removing excess metal, runners and flash from castings

• Knocking castings out of moulds

• Operating shot blasting equipment

• Using jib cranes and mechanical aids to move cast products

• Packing finished castings for dispatch

• General foundry labouring tasks as required

Production Moulder – Afternoon Shift

Shift: Afternoon shift - 2:00pm to 10:17pm
Roster: 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off)

This role works within the loop line moulding area, preparing sand moulds for the casting process.

Key duties

• Loading and unloading patterns (core moulds) onto rollers by hand or forklift

• Cleaning and preparing patterns for production

• Operating sand mixers to fill moulds

• Stripping patterns using manipulators or hoists

• Cleaning sand moulds and applying mould paint

• Adding cores where required

• Assembling moulds and transporting to pouring plates

• Moving moulds along the pouring line

Additional responsibilities

• Weekly mixer calibration and record keeping

• Cleaning mixer barrels and maintaining equipment

• Emptying sand waste bins using a forklift

• Small core making using CO₂ hardening process

• Painting small moulds and cores with refractory paint

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in metal manufacturing, foundry or heavy industrial environments

• Forklift licence required

• Comfortable performing manual, hands-on work

• Experience using hand or pneumatic tools

• Ability to follow safety procedures and production processes

• Reliable with good attendance and work ethic

Why work at IXL Metal Castings?

• Secure ongoing roles with a long-standing Geelong manufacturer

• 9-day fortnight providing improved work-life balance

• Structured production environment with strong safety systems

• Supportive team culture with long staff tenure

Apply now through Workforce Extensions Geelong to be considered for one of these opportunities with IXL Metal Castings.

• Competitive hourly rates $32–$37 per hour

• Access to W.E. Perks with discounts across major retailers

• Ongoing support from a local Geelong recruitment team