Intermediate Shapes Specialist

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM 

Safely and efficiently construct molds cast shapes and prepare shipments of refractory products ensuring optimal quality and on-time delivery.

What you will be doing in this role:

• Thoroughly examine job packets and part drawings to verify information is correct and complete and   conceptualize plan and design mold builds using critical analysis techniques and reverse engineering to include:
  • Operating hot wire foam cutter to cut foam and cabinet materials in accordance with engineered drawing specifications.
  • Measuring and inspecting foam and cabinet pieces for dimensional accuracy and integrity.
  • Constructing varied sometimes complex molds using various woods and polystyrene (foam) with mold fabrication including some or all of the following components - base construction interior and exterior construction foam tooling anchors bracing mold release applications etc.
  • Inspecting molds for part strength and integrity surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Proactively work to improve foam cutting and mold building techniques and innovate to introduce new ideas to improve individual and team performance.
• Determine and inspect required raw materials supplies tools and equipment needed to create refractory shapes and:
  • Measure amounts temperatures and characteristics of ingredients and mix to prescribed recipe to ensure uniformity.
  • Cast refractory using casting equipment including vibrators and mounting apparatus.
  • Perform QC (Quality control) procedures such as grinding and finishing to ensure part(s) meet the defined Quality criteria.
  • Inspect shape(s) for part strength and integrity surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Correctly prepare and package product for shipment by verifying that shipment information is accurate and complete including part numbers work order instructions weights and dimensions quantities photos sales order numbers and customer information.
• Safely transport goods to work site or shipping areas using material handling equipment such as cranes pallet jacks forklifts and dollies.

Qualifications :

What youll need:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).

Previous carpentry experience and/or mold building preferred.  Basic AutoCAD software experience a plus. 

• Technical Skills.  Ability to read and understand blueprints drawings schematics and technical work instructions.  Understanding of spatial reasoning cause and effect heat conduction velocity gravity and force.  Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision.  Ability to add subtract multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations using a calculator.  Competency in mechanical math including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions determining lengths and areas and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System. Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g. forklift overhead crane electric pallet jack etc.).
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations listen and obtain clarification and respond well to questions.  Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders policy manuals safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 
• Computer/Applications Skills. Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals perform computerized transactions and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation if feasible will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to talk hear see stand and walk for long periods of time bend and perform repetitive hand movements using hands and fingers to handle grasp or feel and reach in various angles with hands or arms.  Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position Team Member generally will work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear respirators safety glasses/goggles may be required.   

Additional Information :

The minimum and maximum hourly range for this full-time position is $21.00 - $31.00 benefits.   

Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location.  Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including but not limited to job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$21.00 - $31.00 / hourly

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time