A professional who conducts research to develop and improve methods of sand molding, melting, alloying, and pouring of metals. Responsibilities include:

• Makes experimental sand molds, and tests sand for permeability, strength, and chemical composition.
• Calculates quantity of alloying metals required.
• Melts alloys and pours metals under controlled conditions to make castings.
• Performs physical and radiographic tests and evaluates data to develop improved alloys and foundry techniques.