Caster

About the role

Perform all required duties in the casting of ferrous metals for Company products.

Responsibilities

• Work from melt log, schedules operation and other instructions to pour molds for any Company product part(s).
• Comply with established procedures and/or special instruction in the loading of ovens with shells and flasks.
• Maintain proper temperatures; pull flasks or shells for pouring; position.
• Perform other preparatory operations as specified, check temperature, skim and pour, and dispose of material as instructed.
• Exercise care in pouring operations to comply with specified procedures and practices; avoid damages, non‑fills, or injuries through mishandling.
• Take sample of melt and tag.
• Maintain melting pot and crucibles, repatch and replace as necessary.
• Maintain ladles and set aside for knock‑out and ram operations.
• Perform cleaning maintenance of ovens and notify supervisor of any unusual conditions.
• Detect and report improper operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Provide constant care necessary to prevent injury to others due to the inherent hazards of the job.
• Perform a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Use ordinary arithmetic, decimals and fractions.
• Make simple use of schedules and specifications, requiring interpretation of forms, records and comparable data.
• Heavy physical demand consisting of frequently lifting or moving average‑weight materials, pouring molds, handling dewaxing flasks and performing other duties.
• Continuous mental and visual attention in checking, pouring, and performing related duties.

Working Conditions

Exposed to dust, dirt, heat, and fumes, with several continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.