Cast Lead Trainee - Yankton

Location:

Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area:
Production Department:
Casthouse B Days Job Type: Permanent Apply by:
November 30, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

$500 Sign-on bonus
+$2/hour for night shift differential
Eligible for monthly profit sharing. (With profit sharing, earnings can increase by ~$1.50-$3.00/hour.)

• Learn all the functions and duties of a pit and when required, take on roll of casting operator regardless of shift (day or night).
• Prepare casting tables for production process (clean and repair as needed).
• Prepare moulds on casting tables, (wipe out & clean, reapply graphkote seals).
• Change out moulds when necessary and monitor oil system.
• Clean casting troughs (repair as needed) and clean and replace filters for casting metal.
• Plug and unplug furnaces and adjust metal flow while casting.
• Take proper metal samples while casting.

Required Education/

Experience:

• Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions.
• Must be able to have good vision or corrective lens to see visual defects.
• Must have ability to communicate (both written & verbal) and work well with all employees.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

• Able to work in extreme heat or cold conditions.
• Ability to function successfully in a fast-paced, changing work environment
• Ability to work based on criteria under work environment.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.

These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission…