Foundry Technician
About The Position
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels, relining with multi-components the AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, transfer ladles and the making of stopper rods. This role involves cleaning old linings out of ladles using a chipping gun and installing the appropriate lining, removing burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-bricking the vessel, and positioning and moving ladles, vessels, and refractory materials with an overhead crane. The position also requires ensuring the work area is clean and free of hazards, participating in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs, updating Refractory Application, ensuring all ladles, ladle components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements, collecting and inputting data, maintaining a good work ethic and attendance record, and fostering a positive attitude. Employees are expected to participate in lean initiatives such as 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen, and perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- No prior experience required
- Good reading, writing, mathematical, and verbal skills
- Great upper body strength
- Good hand and eye coordination
- Ability to stand, climb, lift up to 50 lbs., bend, reach, and walk
Responsibilities
- Maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels
- Relining AOD vessels, bottom pour ladles, and transfer ladles with multi-components
- Making of stopper rods
- Cleaning old linings out of ladles with a chipping gun and installing 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
- Ensuring work area is clean and free of hazards
- Participating in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs
- Updating Refractory Application
- Ensuring all ladles, ladle components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements
- Data collection and input
- Maintaining a good work ethic and attendance record
- Maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace
- Participating in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen)
- Performing other duties as directed by the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
