Foundry Casting - Chemical Process Operator 1st shift

Chromalloy • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all the duties of a Foundry Helper. Sets control and operates air ladle and rollover melting equipment. Undergoes training for more advanced casting techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and co-workers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a forklift truck.
• Regularly required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Reads engineering practices for each work order to ensure adherence to approved processes.
• Loads and unloads preheat ovens.
• Sets and verifies oven temperatures.
• Gets casting area ready for each pour by ensuring that all needed supplies are available and ready for use.
• Checks to make sure correct alloy is used in accordance with the requirements of each work order.
• Loads preheated molds on rollover or inside vacuum chamber to begin the casting process.
• Pulls mold from rollover or vacuum chamber after metal is poured and places it in designated area.
• Applies hot top to mold as required.
• Ensures that all personal protective equipment is in good working order.
• Wears all required personal protective equipment.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED