Foundry Technician

Weir•Newton, MS

About The Position

The Foundry Technician fills in at any operator position in the Melting Department, including AOD Operator, AOD Operator Helper, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory. The role also supports housekeeping in the department, including shoveling waste materials and performing tasks with various mobile equipment. The technician assists with training new hires and cross-training employees as needed. The role requires moving loads, including ladles of molten metal, through melting and pouring bays; tending the EAF; pouring molten metal into molds; maintaining process and pouring records; and performing refractory work. The technician must report unfavorable pouring conditions to an operator or supervisor and help ensure pours meet production and quality requirements. Other expectations include maintaining a clean, safe work area, supporting safety and environmental programs, participating in lean initiatives, collecting and entering data, and performing other duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be trained and skilled in all job positions within the department.
Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must be able to work in constant noise and with exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical, and safety hazards.
May be required to stand or walk for an extended time.
Must maintain a good work ethic and attendance record, and a positive attitude in the workplace.
Must demonstrate commitment to zero-harm safety behaviors.

Responsibilities

Fill in as a positional floater across all job positions in the Melting Department as demand dictates.
Move loads, including ladles of molten metal, through the melting and pouring bays.
Tend the EAF to ensure proper levels, cleanliness, and consistency.
Pour molten metal from ladles into molds.
Input and maintain process and pouring records.
Inform an operator or supervisor of unfavorable pouring conditions, including run-outs, sequence numbers, part numbers, interrupted pours, or short pours.
Perform refractory work.
Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
Participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
Tap on pitch and update pitch boards.
Ensure pours meet production and quality requirements.
Collect and input data.
Participate in lean initiatives, including 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.
Assist with training new hires and cross-training others as needed.
Perform housekeeping in the Melting Department, including shoveling waste materials and using various mobile equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the company.