Foundry Technician

Weir•Newton, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels, including relining AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, and transfer ladles. This role involves making stopper rods, cleaning old linings from ladles using a chipping gun, and installing appropriate linings. The technician will also remove burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-brick it, and position and move ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using an overhead crane. The position requires ensuring the work area is clean and free of hazards, participating in safety, health, and environmental programs, updating refractory applications, and ensuring all ladles, ladle components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements. Data collection and input are also part of the role, along with maintaining a good work ethic, attendance record, and positive attitude. Participation in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen) and performing other duties as directed are expected.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
None

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels
Relining AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, and transfer ladles
Making of stopper rods
Cleaning old linings out of ladles with the use of a chipping gun and installing the appropriate lining
Removing burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-bricking the vessel
Positioning and moving ladles, vessels, and refractory materials with an overhead crane
Ensure work area is clean and free of any hazards
Participate in all Safety, Health and Environmental programs
Updating Refractory Application
Ensure all ladles, ladle components and Vessels meet process & quality requirements
Data collection and input
Maintain a good work ethic and a good attendance record
Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace at all times
Participate in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)
Perform other duties as directed by company