Intermediate Shapes Specialist

PyrotekCortland, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Safely and efficiently construct molds, cast shapes, and prepare shipments of refractory products, ensuring optimal quality and on-time delivery. This role involves operating hot wire foam cutters, constructing complex molds using various woods and polystyrene, and performing quality control procedures to ensure parts meet defined criteria. The specialist will also prepare and package products for shipment and transport goods using material handling equipment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) / Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC).
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical work instructions.
  • Understanding of spatial reasoning, cause and effect, heat conduction, velocity, gravity and force.
  • Ability to use hand and power operated tools with precision.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
  • Ability to perform mathematical skills in the form of measurement and other work material calculations using a calculator.
  • Competency in mechanical math, including calculating measurements in whole numbers and fractions, determining lengths and areas, and converting US Standard measurements to/from Metric System.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., forklift, overhead crane, electric pallet jack, etc.).
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.
  • Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders, policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to clock into and out of jobs via computer terminals, perform computerized transactions, and use barcode scanners to transact movement of inventory.
  • Regularly required to talk, hear, see, stand, and walk for long periods of time, bend, and perform repetitive hand movements using hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel, and reach in various angles with hands or arms.
  • Must be able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous carpentry experience and/or mold building preferred.
  • Basic AutoCAD software experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Examine job packets and part drawings to verify information.
  • Conceptualize, plan, and design mold builds using critical analysis techniques and reverse engineering.
  • Operate hot wire foam cutter to cut foam and cabinet materials according to engineered drawing specifications.
  • Measure and inspect foam and cabinet pieces for dimensional accuracy and integrity.
  • Construct molds using various woods and polystyrene, including base construction, interior and exterior construction, foam tooling, anchors, bracing, and mold release applications.
  • Inspect molds for part strength, integrity, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy.
  • Improve foam cutting and mold building techniques and innovate to introduce new ideas.
  • Determine and inspect required raw materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Measure amounts, temperatures, and characteristics of ingredients and mix to prescribed recipe.
  • Cast refractory using casting equipment, including vibrators and mounting apparatus.
  • Perform QC procedures, such as grinding and finishing, to ensure parts meet quality criteria.
  • Inspect shape(s) for part strength, integrity, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy.
  • Prepare and package product for shipment by verifying shipment information accuracy.
  • Safely transport goods to work site or shipping areas using material handling equipment.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
  • 401(k) with generous match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Supplemental Benefits
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