Mold Tech

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • New Haven, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining a mold maintenance program for casting - Includes deox cone molds, sow caster molds (4-way and low-pro), ingot molds, rod line casting wheel and any new molds or associated equipment.

Requirements

• Self-motivation and strong work ethic
• Methodical planning, tracking and analytic skills
• Strong math, reading and organizational skills
• Experience with Excel or similar spreadsheet / database tracking
• Welding, grinding, metalworking & surface preparation experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous preventive maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 100% engagement in “Take control of Safety” initiatives
• Understand and follow all safety rules to ensure safety for me, safety for my team and safety for all
• Create a mold tracking database to monitor and analyze mold life
• Develop and administer a PM program for all molds to maximize life, reduce costs and improve performance
• Purchase replacement molds as necessary and maintain inventory
• Investigate and trial mold improvement projects
• Develop mold release coating best practice SOPs and train all crews to properly coat molds
• Work with maintenance on mold changeouts during outages
• Assist with design, maintenance and optimization of associated casting equipment such as pouring wheels and skim pans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed