Foundry Operator Level III​/Master Melt Caster - 1st Shift

Overview

Monday through Friday - 1st shift at the Tilton location. Compensation range depend on expierence: $21/h - $35/h + Overtime opportunities available. Be among the first 25 applicants.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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