Michigan Art Castings, LLC

07/01/2024

Michigan Art Castings, LLC, is seeking a new team member eager to delve into the intricate art of bronze casting and create exquisite bronze sculptures for artists. As a family-owned and expanding business nestled in Leslie, Michigan, between Lansing and Jackson, we offer a unique opportunity for growth and learning.

POSITION: We have a full-time Metal Chaser position available. We use the lost wax method of casting to produce bronze sculptures for artists. Part of that process is to weld the cast bronze sections together and then “chase” the seam with handheld pneumatic die grinders to make it look like it was never welded. A search on YouTube, “metal chasing sculpture,” will show some examples of the process.
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience and specific skills are not necessary. However, applicants should be honest, self-motivated, have a positive and pleasant personal attitude, be punctual, have a strong work ethic, be willing to learn the profession, be detail-oriented, and take pride in their work.

REWARDS: Varied types of work keep the profession enjoyable. We take great pride in the fact that our work is installed all over the US in private, corporate, and public collections, including the Smithsonian Institute, National Zoo, and US Botanical Gardens.

PERKS: Paid time off work, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Financial compensation will be matched with skill level. The typical work week is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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05/27/2023

Michigan Art Castings, LLC is hiring a new employee who would enjoy learning the art of bronze casting to create fine art bronze sculptures for artists. We are a family-owned and growing business located in Leslie, Michigan, between Lansing and Jackson.

POSITION: The position we have available is for ceramic shell building, metal pouring and shell removal. We use the lost wax process. Part of that process is to build a ceramic shell mold over the pattern, pour the bronze and remove the shell. The entire process can be seen on this video produced by the National Sculpture Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgEIM-NbhQ&list=WL&index=101&t=5s. Minutes 2:56 – 4:22 of the video show the steps of the job we are looking to fill. We are looking for a person to do all those steps and be responsible for the shell room that includes maintaining the slurries, equipment and room climate.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience and specific skills are not necessary. However, applicants should be honest, self-motivated, have a positive and pleasant personal attitude, punctual, have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the profession, be detail-oriented, and take pride in their work.

REWARDS: Varied types of work keep the profession enjoyable. We take great pride in the fact that our work is installed all over the US in private, corporate and public collections including the Smithsonian Institute, National Zoo and US Botanical Gardens.

PERKS: Paid time off work, paid holidays and paid vacation. Financial compensation will be matched with skill level. We value family and our employees. The typical work week is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for 32 – 40 hours per week.

09/03/2022

Michigan Art Castings, LLC is hiring new employees who would enjoy learning the art of bronze casting to create fine art bronze sculptures for artists. We are a family-owned and growing business located in Leslie, Michigan, between Lansing and Jackson.
POSITIONS: The position we have available is for part-time wax chaser—pouring and refining wax pattern sculptures (wax-chasing) For a video of the lost wax process that is used to create bronze sculptures, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPgEIM-NbhQ.
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience and specific skills are not necessary. However, applicants should be honest, self-motivated, have a positive and pleasant personal attitude, punctual, be certified free of drama!, have a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the profession, be detail-oriented, and take pride in their work.
REWARDS: Varied types of work keep the profession enjoyable. We take great pride in the fact that our work is installed all over the US in private and public collections including the Smithsonian Institute, National Zoo and US Botanical Gardens.
PERKS: Flexible hours, paid time off work, paid holidays and paid vacation. Quiet and clean work environment maintained at 71-74 degrees. Financial compensation will be matched with skill level and advancement incentives, are included as benefits. We value family and our employees.

08/06/2022

Metal and Wax Chaser – 2 part time or 1 full time.

A Metal and Wax Chaser are needed immediately at Michigan Art Castings, LLC in Leslie, MI. We are a growing fine art foundry located between Lansing and Jackson. Experience is not necessary but an artist eye for detail and a willingness to learn is.

We use the lost wax process of casting to produce bronze sculptures for artists. To see a 6 minute overview of the process do a search on YouTube - “National Sculpture Society lost wax casting process”. The wax chaser pours and chases the wax pattern for casting. The sculptures are cast in sections and welded together. Metal chasing is removing the appearance of welds using die grinders, angle grinders, etc. and sculpting back in the texture put in the sculpture by the artist. The metal chaser also assists in the assembly of the sculptures.

Compensation appropriate for skill level.

Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and paid vacation.

08/17/2021

Metal Chaser – Part time or full time.

A Metal Chaser needed immediately at Michigan Art Castings in Leslie, MI. We are a growing fine art foundry located between Lansing and Jackson. Experience is not necessary but an artist eye for detail and a willingness to learn is.

We use the lost wax process of casting to produce bronze sculptures for artists. The sculptures are cast in sections and welded together. Metal chasing is removing the appearance of welds using die grinders, angle grinders, etc. and sculpting back in the texture put in the sculpture by the artist. The metal chaser also assists in the assembly of the sculptures.

Compensation appropriate for skill level.

Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and paid vacation.

07/16/2021