Foundry Technician

Weir•Newton, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels, including relining AOD vessels and bottom pour ladles with multi-components, making stopper rods, cleaning old linings with a chipping gun, installing appropriate linings, removing burned bricks from the AOD vessel and re-bricking it. This role also involves positioning and moving ladles, vessels, and refractory materials using an overhead crane. The position requires ensuring the work area is clean and hazard-free, participating in safety, health, and environmental programs, updating refractory applications, and ensuring all ladles, ladle components, and vessels meet process and quality requirements. Additionally, the role involves data collection and input, maintaining a good work ethic and attendance record, a positive attitude, and participating in lean initiatives (6S, Visual Management, Kaizen). Other duties may be assigned by the company.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
None (experience)
None (certifications/licenses)
Good reading skills
Good writing skills
Good mathematical skills
Good verbal skills

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of ladles and vessels
Relining AOD vessels and bottom pour ladles with multi-components
Making stopper rods
Cleaning old linings out of ladles with a chipping gun
Installing appropriate linings
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