Foundry - Melt Caster 2nd Shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Northfield, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is flexible for trainee, entry level or experienced hires and will perform all responsibilities under the position once fully trained. The Melt Caster will perform somewhat diversified duties to assist in the melting and casting of molds following established methods and procedures. They will assist in all phases of foundry shell mold operations, such as positioning molds for pouring, pouring the molds, skimming slag, cleaning furnaces, charging furnaces, repairing and relining crucibles and ladles, and removing poured molds to cooling area. The role also involves performing casting operations on upward injection furnaces for shell and molds, handling shells and molds, and operating and controlling furnaces in accordance with established procedures. Additionally, the Melt Caster will perform required repair and maintenance of equipment as regularly handled by casting department personnel, detect faulty operations or defective material and report these and any unusual conditions to a supervisor, and follow prescribed safety regulations while maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

Ability to bring your best self every day to safely meet or exceed production and quality standards.
Ability to thrive in an environment where business and team needs may change to help meet business and customer demands.
Understanding of basic math calculations.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments, test equipment or other devices where interpretation is required.
Ability to perform duties in manufacturing environment which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but may be substituted by manufacturing experience.
One year of manufacturing experience preferred, previous experience in the casting industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform work in a safe manner by following all safety rules and providing recommendations to help make PCC a safe work environment.
Achieve team production and efficiency goals by working to meet all operational and quality standards to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Perform somewhat diversified duties to assist in the melting and casting of molds following established methods and procedures.
Assist Caster A in all phases of foundry shell mold operations, such as positioning molds for pouring, pouring the molds, skimming slag, cleaning furnaces, charging furnaces, repairing and relining crucibles and ladles, removing poured molds to cooling area.
Perform casting operations on upward injection furnaces for shell and molds.
Handle shells and molds and operate and control furnaces in accordance with established procedures.
Perform required repair and maintenance of equipment as regularly handled by casting department personnel.
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report these and any unusual conditions to supervisor.
Follow prescribed safety regulations.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.