Cast Lead Trainee - Yankton

Location: Yankton, SD, US, 57078

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.

What we offer you

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Starting Rate of pay: $22 per hour

Shift Available and Hours: Night Shift

$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.)

What you will be doing

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.

What will make you successful?

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.

Equal opportunities

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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]

Cast Lead Trainee - Yankton

Location

Yankton, SD, US, 57078

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Career area

Production

Department

Casthouse B Days

Job Type

Permanent

Apply by

November 30 , 2026

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.

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).

Clean casting troughs (repair as needed) and clean and replace filters for casting metal.

Must be able to handle both large pieces and small pieces of aluminum extrusions.

Must have ability to communicate (both written & verbal) and work well with all employees.

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 fo