Foundry Technician
About The Position
The Melting pourer is responsible for the safe and controlled operation of all Ladle related tasks. This includes inspection and maintenance of the ladle refractory. He/she is responsible for several key tasks in the melting department. He/she pours hot molten metal from the ladle to the sand molds, identifies the next heat to be poured and verifies the number of molds in that heat, rolls ladles over to transfer the metal from the ladle to the AOD vessel and slag at different times, takes samples from the ladle, takes temperatures from the ladle and prepares the ladles for the next heat. Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Pour molten metal from ladle to molds
- Maintains the condition of the transfer ladle by chipping the solidified slag
- Rolls the ladle over to pour the molten metal into the AOD vessel
- Collects a sample of metal from the ladle to be analyzed by the lab
- Sets the stopper rod in the ladle and checks for fit
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
