Job Description:

• 1) Conducts research to develop and improve methods of sand molding, melting, alloying, and pouring of metals: Makes experimental sand molds, and tests sand for permeability, strength, and chemical composition.

• 2) Calculates quantity of alloying metals required.

• 3) Melts alloys and pours metals under controlled conditions to make castings.

• 4) Performs physical and radiographic tests and evaluates data to develop improved alloys and foundry techniques.