Foundry Operator / Melt Caster - 1st Shift

Precision Castparts Corporation • Groton, CT

71d • Onsite

About The Position

First shift position 4am - 12:30pm M-F

Under general supervision performs duties to assist the Foundry in preparing for pouring of metal into molds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Heats up ovens and loads molds in preparation for pouring verifying molds to the casting schedule, loading position, and verifies oven temperature and oxygen level.
Cleans foundry and invest area by emptying cans and trash, vacuuming floors and equipment. Clean mold storage area. Assist with cleaning and change over of tanks in invest department.
Assures proper equipment and materials are available for Foundry workers by daily filling hot top cans, restocking kaowool pads, changing crucibles as needed, load cup ovens, stage empty carts for use.
Complete supply sheet and turn into supervisor. Put away supplies and maintain supply storage area.
Maintain downtime log
Verify ingots to pour schedule and load alloy
Light Maintenance of machines, painting and other projects assigned by supervisor
Other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions normally acquired by completing high school.
• 6 Month to 1 Year of experience
• Moderate physical effort consisting of lifting or moving up to 35 lbs of materials, scrap metals, and other additives.
• Continuous mental or visual attention in operating, checking, and performing other related duties.
• Ability to withstand high temperatures working in foundry.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow all safety practices and to work in a manner that safety for themselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Heats up ovens and loads molds in preparation for pouring verifying molds to the casting schedule, loading position, and verifies oven temperature and oxygen level.
• Cleans foundry and invest area by emptying cans and trash, vacuuming floors and equipment. Clean mold storage area. Assist with cleaning and change over of tanks in invest department.
• Assures proper equipment and materials are available for Foundry workers by daily filling hot top cans, restocking kaowool pads, changing crucibles as needed, load cup ovens, stage empty carts for use.
• Complete supply sheet and turn into supervisor. Put away supplies and maintain supply storage area.
• Maintain downtime log
• Verify ingots to pour schedule and load alloy
• Light Maintenance of machines, painting and other projects assigned by supervisor
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor or manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees