Melt Operator

Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop Inc•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pier Foundry & Pattern Shop, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of grey and ductile iron castings. With over 130 years of experience and tradition, Pier Foundry delivers high quality castings with the shortest lead times in the business. We are currently seeking committed, hardworking, and reliable individuals to fill this role in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2+ years “hands-on” production experience in a foundry Melt department.
Knowledge of charging practices, metal chemistries and refractory’s.
Ability to communicate in English minute by minute production updates via two-way radio – required.
Prior experience successfully working with ISO 9001 requirements.

Responsibilities

Organizes work for smooth operation of the Melt department through coordinating activities including: Assist Shift Supervisor in identifying and requisitioning needed department supplies. Oversee and ensure department cleanliness (pouring decks, pouring line pits, dumpers, preheater, front furnace pit, ladle reline area, etc.). Responsible for the restocking of melt consumables.
Perform Melt department tasks as needed including: Assist furnace operator at key points in process, run furnace when needed. Performs production test to assure quality iron is being produced. Operates distribution and pouring ladles as needed. Assist in shifting/line tending as needed. Responsible for relining and up-keep of distribution, pouring ladles and starter blocks. Assist in furnace relines, overhauls and patching. Maintain and clean equipment including ladles, furnace covers, starter blocks, torches, temperature sticks and charge buckets, etc. Completes daily melt hoist inspections.
Other duties as assigned.