HVDC Epoxy Casting Technician

Hitachi•Alamo, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy USA Inc is seeking an HVDC Epoxy Casting Technician in Alamo, Tennessee. This full-time role is responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the epoxy casting process for HVDC equipment. The technician will become a subject matter expert in epoxy casting operations, assist in training new employees, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime. Safety and adherence to 5S activities are paramount in this role.

Requirements

Ability to inspect assembled bushing mold units for quality and adherence to specifications.
Proficiency in cleaning and lubricating molding vessels.
Capability to maintain molds, fixtures, and tooling in a production-ready condition.
Understanding of inputs and outputs required for epoxy casting operations.
Ability to develop an understanding of equipment and processes for training purposes.
Skills in collaborating with site Engineering and Process Owners.
Experience in documenting process conditions and ensuring process control/monitoring.
Ability to collaborate with Epoxy Mold Builder to align equipment and molds.
Experience in conducting and assisting with routine and preventative maintenance of epoxy casting equipment.
Capability to troubleshoot molding problems and support production.
Skills in monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing mold performance.
Ability to adjust mold settings to support quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Adherence to all safety rules and procedures.
Participation in 5S activities.

Responsibilities

Inspect assembled bushing mold units for quality and adherence to specifications prior to casting
Clean and lubricate molding vessels as needed; ensuring molds, fixtures, and tooling are maintained in a production-ready condition
Become SME in Epoxy casting operation, understanding inputs and outputs required to maintain flow of production through casting vessels.
Develop understanding of equipment and process to be an effective trainer of new employees
Collaborate with site Engineering and Process Owners to document process conditions and ensure adequate process control/monitoring during duration of casting process.
Collaborate with Epoxy Mold Builder to align equipment and molds to schedule.
Conduct and assist Maintenance with routine and preventative maintenance Epoxy casting equipment; document maintenance activities as required to determine
Troubleshoot molding problems and support production to minimize downtime and scrap
Monitor, evaluate, and optimize mold performance; adjust mold settings to support quality, efficiency, and throughput
Follow all safety rules and procedures and ensure work meets required safety standards
Follow and participate in 5S activities to sustain a safe, visual, and efficient workspace.