Intermediate Shapes Specialist

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials, delivering new technologies, advanced engineered systems, and innovative materials to customers in industries worldwide.

About the role

Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Safely and efficiently construct molds, cast shapes, and prepare shipments of refractory products, ensuring optimal quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine job packets and part drawings to verify information is correct and complete.
• Conceptualize, plan, and design mold builds using critical analysis techniques and reverse engineering, including:
  • Operating hot wire foam cutter to cut foam and cabinet materials in accordance with engineered drawing specifications.
  • Measuring and inspecting foam and cabinet pieces for dimensional accuracy and integrity.
  • Constructing varied, sometimes complex molds, using various woods and polystyrene (foam), with mold fabrication including some, or all of the following components: base construction, interior and exterior construction, foam tooling, anchors, bracing, mold release applications, etc.
  • Inspecting molds for part strength and integrity, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy.
• Proactively work to improve foam cutting and mold building techniques and innovate to introduce new ideas to improve individual and team performance.
• Determine and inspect required raw materials, supplies, tools, and equipment needed to create refractory shapes, including:
  • Measuring amounts, temperatures, and characteristics of ingredients and mix to prescribed recipe to ensure uniformity.
  • Casting refractory using casting equipment, including vibrators and mounting apparatus.
  • Performing QC (Quality control) procedures, such as grinding and finishing, to ensure part(s) meet the defined Quality criteria.
  • Inspecting shape(s) for part strength and integrity, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy.
• Correctly prepare and package product for shipment by verifying that shipment information is accurate and complete, including part numbers, work order instructions, weights and dimensions, quantities, photos, sales order numbers, and customer information.
• Safely transport goods to work site or shipping areas using material handling equipment such as cranes, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dollies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
• Previous carpentry experience and/or mold building preferred.
• Basic AutoCAD software experience, a plus.

Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical work instructions.
  • Understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, and force.
  • Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
  • Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations using a calculator.
  • Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., forklift, overhead crane, electric pallet jack, etc.).
• Communication Skills:
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.
  • Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Computer/Applications Skills:
  • Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand, and walk for long periods of time, bend, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors.
• PPE (Personal Proteive Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

Pay

The hourly range for this full-time position is $21.00 - $31.00.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (after 31 days)
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Supplemental Benefits