Foundry Operator Level III Master Melt Caster 1st Shift

Monday through Friday - 1st shift at the Tilton location

Compensation range *dependant on expierence* : $21/h - $35/h Overtime opportunities available

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform somewhat diversified duties to melt and pour non-ferrous metals and alloys for company product castings.
• Work from melt log schedules operation and other instructions to melt and alloy non-ferrous metals; pour molds for any company product part charge ingredients selected and supplied to furnace area by others.
• Comply with established procedures and / or any special instructions provided for charging metals and alloys in proper sequence and bringing to proper temperatures for pouring.
• Check mold temperatures position molds for pouring draw vacuum and perform other preparatory operations as specified. Perform other operations required by individual melt specifications.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Exercise care in melting and pouring operations to comply with specified procedures and practices and to avoid damage or injuries through mishandling.
• Maintain periodic check of temperature controls and instrumentation to assure accuracy. Maintain required melt records.
• Perform ordinary furnace and equipment repairs; replace reline or repair crucibles and ladles. Replace defective thermocouples and perform other maintenance and repair duties as required.
• Detect faulty operations defective material and report these and any unusual conditions to supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Oversee all 2nd shift foundry activities.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must comply with all applicable safety requirements policies and procedures while maintaining a clean safe and orderly work environment.
• Must participate in required training medical monitoring safety and health evaluations and programs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
• *Perform all physical functions of position; standing stooping bending sitting walking twisting kneeling turning and lifting of materials up to 35 lbs.
• Meet established attendance standards.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must report any work-related injury or illness immediately to your direct supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Use simple arithmetic including decimals and fractions.
• Simple use of formulas charts tables drawing specifications schedules or similar information.
• Use precision measuring instruments test equipment or other devices where interpretation is required.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk twist turn talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit kneel stoop bend and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.