Foundry Technician

Weir•Newton, MS

About The Position

The Foundry Technician fills in at operator positions throughout the Melting Department, including AOD Operator, AOD Operator Helper, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory. The role serves as a positional floater in direct labor as operational demand dictates. Duties also include maintaining housekeeping in the department, handling waste materials, operating various mobile equipment, and assisting with training new hires and cross-training colleagues as needed. The technician moves loads, including ladles of molten metal, through melting and pouring bays; tends the EAF; pours molten metal into molds; performs refractory work; and records process and pouring data. The role supports production and quality requirements, communicates unfavorable pouring conditions to an operator or supervisor, and participates in safety, health, environmental, and lean initiatives. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 1:00 PM to 11:15 PM, in Newton. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in temperatures from 20 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with exposure to noise, fumes, dust, air contaminants, and mechanical, electrical, and other safety hazards. The position may require extended periods of standing or walking.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior experience required.
Must be trained and skilled in all job positions within the department.
Crane certification.
Able to work in temperatures ranging from 20 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit and tolerate noise and exposure to fumes, dust, mechanical, electrical, and safety hazards.
May be required to stand or walk for extended periods.
Good work ethic and attendance record.
Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Fill in at any operator position in the Melting Department, including AOD Operator, AOD Operator Helper, EAF Operator, Crane Operator, Pourer, and Refractory.
Act as a positional floater in the direct labor role as operational demand dictates.
Move loads, including ladles of molten metal, through 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; collect and input data.
Inform an operator or supervisor of unfavorable pouring conditions, including run-outs, sequence numbers, part numbers, interrupted pours, or short pours.
Perform refractory work.
Maintain a clean work area free of hazards, including housekeeping and shoveling waste materials in the Melting Department.
Perform a variety of tasks using mobile equipment.
Assist with training new hires and cross-training others as needed.
Participate in Safety, Health, and Environmental programs and demonstrate commitment to zero-harm behaviors.
Tap on pitch and update pitch boards.
Ensure pours meet production and quality requirements.
Participate in lean initiatives, including 6S, Visual Management, and Kaizen.
Perform other duties as directed by the company.