Ductile Iron Technician

IPEX•Lynchburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ductile Iron (DI) Technician is responsible for ensuring the overall quality, integrity, and efficient production of ductile iron products and equipment. The hours for this position will be Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm and Friday from 5am-1pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
1+ years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly preferred
Strong basic math skills
Ability to read and comprehend work order instructions, specifications, correspondence and other memos
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with various tools (i.e. grinders, basic hand tools, compressors, gauges, etc.)

Responsibilities

Visually inspect all incoming castings for defects and ensure that each part meets specifications
When possible, repair defects utilizing various grinders
Maintain accurate grinding wheel inventory
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required production reports (i.e. work order, indirect labor, QC defect)
Ensure coating material maintains proper temperature, viscosity, and depth
Receive parts from QC or other DI Operations
Load parts in the immersion basket or on hooks as required
Utilize overhead crane to immerse parts and remove from tanks
Maintain full knowledge and understanding of Lateral 90 fittings, as well as the differences in size and configuration
Assemble required fittings
Proficient in ability to correctly assemble coupling to Lateral 90 for FxM fittings
Ensure correct quantity, package and labeling for Lateral 90’s
Maintain accurate inventory of required materials
Inspect all DI gaskets for defects
Trim excess flashing according to specifications
Clean, maintain, and properly store saddle gaskets
Properly cure saddle
Assemble cured saddles and gaskets according to specifications
Ensure proper packaging and labeling of completed assemblies
Measure and blend concrete, sand, and Rhoplex liquid to proper consistency
Apply cement to applicable fittings according to specifications
Complete and verify documentation as required
Manually unload trucks from foundries
Assist in all 5S activities