Crew Member - Melt/Casting

ELLWOOD•Hubbard, OH

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Member of Casting Production is to work with the casting of various grades of molten iron into EEC sand molds. Responsible for the prep of the sand molds prior to pouring as directed by the supervisor. Once the iron is ready to cast, alloys will need to be tossed in by hand and temperatures taken. Employee will be responsible for pulling the handle which physically allows the iron to pour into the mold and/or reducing the risk of runout by cooling the iron. Safety is a top priority in this position and requires that you always wear proper PPE. This is a night shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent attendance record
Must be able to perform work at heights
Must be able to pass physical requirements
Must be able to work around heat and hot metal temperatures
Ability to read blueprints, spec sheets and tape measure or willingness to learn
Must be willing to work flexible hours and mandatory overtime
Ability to train and receive certification on Crane
Ability to lift 30 – 60 pounds

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment
Ability to read blueprints, customer specification sheets, and tape measures
Certified with operating mobile equipment or overhead crane

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints and spec sheets
Inspect and sweep out molds
Use ladle to extract hot metal from the torpedo
Check temperatures of Iron
Pour iron, skim slag off the top as the flask fills
Add compound to top of iron to assure liquidity of iron
Take samples of iron and record data on cast sheet
Perform additional duties that may become necessary within the department
Adhere to all housekeeping and safety standards, including the required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)