Mold - DISA Operator 2nd Shift

Metal Technologies•Ravenna, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us. MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values: Faith.We honor God in everything we do. Family. We are family. Spirit.We can do this. Grit.We enjoy getting our hands dirty. Vision.We create opportunity. Rigor.We focus on process. We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance. DISA Operator - 2nd Shift

Requirements

Successful completion of the RDI Team Member Selection System.
Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, etc.), following safe work practices and operating equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
Monitor temperature of iron in bottom pour to ensure optimal flow/quality of iron.
Obtain a broad understanding of the Disa mold machines through on-the-job training, classroom training, experience and reading machine manuals.
Uses precision measurement devices such as calipers, weight scales, and temperature probes to ensure adherence to specifications.
Monitor and maintain the appropriate iron level in the bottom pour ladle.
Monitor iron pouring process to ensure molds are filled with the appropriate amount of iron.
Collect iron samples from each heat for quality testing.
Enter appropriate production information into Koins and Disa screens.
Monitor various gauges, dials, digital displays, and computer screens to maintain production/product specifications within the respective parameters.
Complete various forms/documents to record production details.
Visually inspects for defects and determine if the pattern needs to be replaced or adjusted. Visually compare the pattern to the sand mold.
Troubleshoot molding/pouring problems by identifying the source of the problem and resolving the problem by means of personal experience, researching related documents and interacting with peers, Supervisor, and maintenance.
Clean out bottom pour orifice by using a lance to burn out excess slag to improve the flow of iron.
Change patterns on Disa mold machine.
Perform minor preventative maintenance on molding machine and related equipment (wiping/cleaning machine, unjamming sand feeder, cleaning off sand build up on AMC rails, etc.).
Use and maintain various hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, grinders, etc.
Operate a stand up and sit-down rider forklift.
Safety and environmental responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
Maintain a clean work environment and be “tour ready”.
Weekend overtime is required.