WCM-Melt Deck C

Weatherly Casting & Machine Co LLC•Weatherly, PA

About The Position

This position is designed as an entry-level role for learning either the electric melting process or the pouring process. Responsibilities include operating cranes for pouring operations, unloading molding lines, moving and staging floor molds, removing poured molds, and setting up/removing pouring weights. The role also involves miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electrical, water-cooling, and hydraulic systems.
Basic computer skills, keyboard, and screen navigation for Spectrometer system.
Ability to read, follow instructions, and keep accurate legible records.
2 plus years of melt deck experience.

Nice To Haves

No special training beyond high school or comparable foundry experience.

Responsibilities

Operate any necessary cranes for pouring operations, unloading molding line, moving, and staging floor molds.
Remove poured molds from pouring floor and transfer them to shakeout.
Set up and remove pouring weights.
Perform all necessary crane-related functions.
Make heats with either standard recipe or heat-specific recipe.
Recognize wear on furnace liner and identify when reline is needed, performing all stages of the reline process.
Dig out furnace, grout furnace, properly locate ground wires, apply mica paper if needed, install spout properly, align furnace liner, level furnace liner, install vibrator, and load lining material into furnace.
Slag off furnace and empty slag barrels.
Operate both skid loader and forklift for daily use.
Perform all phases of the melting process and related duties.
Perform prepping, setting up, and cleaning of the pouring floor.
Patch, repair, or replace ladles.
Make pouring beds on plates or ground as necessary.
Properly identify slug molds for remelt.
Ensure proper slug rails are available for use.
Apply knowledge of proper mold weighting practices.
Anchor or band molds as needed.
Empty molding line molds and properly locate molds for pouring or interim storage.
Use grabs, bars, and chains in the moving of molds.
Work closely as part of a team.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and habits while encouraging the same from coworkers.
Exhibit safe execution of all tasks and duties.
Work collaboratively with company supervision to meet company goals.
Perform all other duties assigned.