Cut Off Operator

About the role

Position supports the manufacturing process by removing shell material from cast molds, removing the pour cup, and separating the individual part from the mold using oxy/acetylene torch cutting. Sorts and segregates scrap material by alloy type.

Responsibilities

• Prepare molds for removal of pour cup using forklift, hand-held air guns, hammers, and/or jackhammer.
• Operate Waterblast cabinet to aid in removal of shell material from molds.
• Utilize an oxy/acetylene-cutting torch to separate part(s) from the mold.
• Operate a variety of belt grinders or hand-held air grinders to assist in gate removal from casting.
• Utilize a Tannewitz friction cutting bandsaw to remove gating and/or test material from molds/parts.
• Operate shotblast and sandblast cabinets to remove shell material from inside pocket areas or hard-to-access areas.
• Use dimensional measuring equipment when performing certain cut-off operations.
• Adhere to safety rules, safely operate all equipment and tools, identify and report safety problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work well with limited supervision.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail on all learned skills.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to work with hands and possess good mechanical ability.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner; adhere to safety rules.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience operating a cutting torch and hand-held power tools is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Must be able to write, climb stairs, stoop, and reach to perform daily job functions.
• Ability to exert up to thirty-five pounds of force to lift and move molds from the cooling table into the waterblast cabinet and sandblast cabinets.