Casting Specialist 1 TS
Share
Job Location:
Spokane Valley, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 77000 - 90000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.
As an employee of Wagstaff youll enjoy:
Paid non-working holidays
Monthly site-wide BBQs
Up to 8% retirement contribution
Annual bonus program
1200 Sqft onsite gym accessible 24/hrs a day
Family-friendly company-wide events
To view our full benefits summary please visit to learn more about Wagstaff Join us for a virtual tour! Summary
Apply technical knowledge and expertise to advise guide and train customers and Technical Service Department personnel regarding the installation and operation of Wagstaff equipment and optimization of cast house operations unique to each cast house. Substantial and extended international and domestic travel is required.
Pay: $77000-$90000 per year
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the installation and commissioning of Wagstaff supplied equipment
- Troubleshoot Wagstaff supplied equipment
- Provide expert advice guidance and training to customers and Technical Service department personnel regarding the installation and operation of Wagstaff equipment
- Analyze and interpret supplied data to develop recommendations and/or adjustments to improve and optimize casting equipment and processes unique to each cast house
- Oversee and manage the installation of Wagstaff equipment at customers sites ensuring that the site meets specifications as outlined in industry safety guidelines and that equipment will operate efficiently and with maximum effectiveness
- Perform post-installation courtesy visits to ensure continued correct operation of Wagstaff supplied equipment
- Document onsite activities and write quality technical trip reports
- Abide by company policies
- Participate in research activities related to aluminum casting technologies as required
- Domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
- In order to achieve business objectives work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
- Other duties as assigned
- Strong mathematical aptitude and college level report writing skills
- Metallurgical or Materials Science and Engineering degree OR five (5) years of experience in the metals casting industry working in the field of direct chill casting or relevant educational experience
- Technical understanding of safety precautions associated with direct chill aluminum casting
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises work is performed primarily in an adequately lit well ventilated climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.
This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor the employee may be exposed to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risks of moving equipment and parts and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.
This job requires occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites the employee may be exposed to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risks of moving equipment and parts and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.
Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies plans and programs of Wagstaff.
Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Founded in 1946, Wagstaff, Inc., a Spokane, Washington based manufacturer, provides machinery, technology, and service to enable aluminum producers to transform molten aluminum into solid shapes – “billets” (rounds) and “ingots” (slabs) using “direct chill” casting. The direct chill c ... View more
