Dip Room Operator

Miller Castings INC•Whittier, CA

4d•$19

About The Position

Dip room operations including pattern wash, building of slurries, slurry maintenance, pre-wet, core pack, dipping, stucco, preparation of molds for dewax, dewax and climate control. 2- Night Shift Openings- Hours are from 4:00pm - 12:30am- Monday through Friday- Overtime work required depending on department demands. Must have the ability to work nights/weekends. Pay Rate : $19.00

Requirements

Basic elementary skills
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and Holidays
Ability to communicate, problem solving, teamwork and initiative
Show up on time
Ability to comprehend simple instructions

Responsibilities

Receive molds from Wax Room
Shell Wash
Mold Wash
Bottom Board
Mix Slurry
Clean slurry tanks
Dewax Operation
Hand Dip
Receive molds from Wax Room: Attach hangers and stage for mold wash.
Mold Wash: Refers to the cleaning of the wax assembly or “Pattern Wash” visually inspect the assembly for any wax defects, pinholes, flash, poor seals, etc.., return for any defective assembly to the Wax Room for repair.
Dewax: Evacuation of the wax pattern and sprue system is accomplished by one of two methods, either by Steam autoclave or Flash fire
Shell Wash: Wash shells after dewax using steam or hot water
Clean Slurry Tanks: Dump old slurry and clean tanks to prepare for a new slurry
Bottom Board: The term “Bottom Board” refers to the procedure for removing the hanger shoe, plastic boot and the pipe nipple after the last dip coat is completely dry and in preparation of the Dewax operation.
Hand Dip: Dip molds by hand
Mix Slurry: Mix slurry base and sock to new slurry
Employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment
For the first quarter employee is required to wear a fabric apron. After the 3rd month, Miller Castings will provide employee a uniform with a name tag. Inside Dip Room Employee must wear; Safety glasses, Steel shoes, Hard hat, Mask (optional)and plastic gloves
Personal Protective Equipment required per department
Dip Room: Uniform, Safety glasses, Steel shoes, Hard hat, Mask (optional), plastic gloves, fabric apron
Dewax: Uniform, boots, gloves, apron