FS OP/MOLD HANDLER

Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace’s Wichita Falls, TX facility has an opening for Foundry Service/Mold Handler Operator. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING NIGHT SHIFTS, 7:00 P.M TO 7:00 A.M. (2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off)

Responsibilities

• Read all available instructions and assist caster to cast molds in accordance with established techniques and specific instructions on the Product Criteria, Mold Sheets, or Activity Instructions.
• Function as a member of a team and be able to work under general supervision.
• Maintain expected quality levels.
• Comply with all site required policies and procedures including but not limited to: EHS, Quality, Code of Conduct and the Wichita Falls Employee Handbook.
• Read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI).
• Use computers (entering information, etc.).
• Perform wrap application, dewax, repair and mold inspect, and perform all post-cast operations specified.
• Position molds from the preheat furnace and again after casting, and accomplish all specific post-cast operations (Mold hot topping, exothermic application and vermiculite encapsulation).
• Maintain expected quality levels.
• Move empty, hot furnace trays, change and clean floor gaskets, perform heavy housekeeping required in department, and assist in minor equipment maintenance.
• Notify caster of any torn wraps, bumped or leaking molds.
• Periodically required to load ovens.
• Keep updated on new methods on improvements.
• Follow all safety practices and procedures.
• Rotate through each job duty as required.
• Locate scheduled work, move trucks to proper work station.
• Ensure molds are kept clean in each area.
• Seal molds at dewax or mold inspection with either ceramic disk or rubber cap.
• Monitor operation of equipment and temperature controls.
• Complete necessary paperwork as required.
• Verify mold counts and paperwork correctness on lot travelers, or serial numbers at each operation.
• Load molds in preheat oven.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Comply with all EHS rules related to the work environment.
• Work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Prior Foundry Service Operator/Mold Handler experience is preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

About the Role

Works under general supervision and the direction of a caster to remove molds from the preheat furnace, properly position in timely manner for casting, perform wrap application, dewax, repair and mold inspect, and perform all post-cast operations specified.

Physical Demands/Equipment Used

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Employee is required to execute the following:
• Considerable physical effort is required when loading alloy.
• Reach for items nearby, far and overhead.
• Fine manipulation, using a keyboard and mouse.
• Lifting and carrying to the waist-to-chest high level, floor to waist and chest to overhead.
• Gripping Pinching and Handling.
• Climb Stairs and Ladders.
• Crawl, squat, balance, and sustain bending.
• Finger Press and tolerate hand/arm vibration.
• Be able to carry with one hand.
• Pushing, pulling and twisting.
• Be able to carry items with two hands.
• Moderate lifting from 25 lbs to 50 lbs.
• Requires almost constant standing and sufficient strength to lift, handle and transport heavy, hot molds, and hot molds containing molten alloy.
• Must pass Jaeger 2 vision test annually for depth perception when pouring alloy and setting mold position.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Responsibilities

• Comply with all department, facility, corporate and regulatory EHS regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Requires Metatarsal Pull up Boots, Hearing protection, Hard Hats, Flame retardant clothing, Safety Glasses, gloves and Aluminized spats.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries (Per Employee Handbook).
• Report all safety, health and environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EHS training.