Caster

Precision Castparts Corp.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in New London, CT seeks an experienced metalcasting operator to pour molds and oversee ferrous casting operations on-site. You will log melt temperatures, load shells and flasks, and monitor equipment to ensure quality and safety in production.

The role involves heavy physical work, precise arithmetic, and strict adherence to procedures. You will maintain equipment, report abnormal conditions, and collaborate with the team to prevent downtime and defects.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret schedules and specifications from forms and records.
• Heavy physical work with frequent lifting and handling of molds and flasks.
• Constant mental and visual attention during pouring and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Work from melt log, schedules operation and other instructions to pour molds for any Company product part(s).
• Comply with established procedures and/or special instruction in the loading of ovens with shells and flasks.
• Maintain proper temperatures; pull flasks or shells for pouring; position.
• Perform other preparatory operations as specified check temperature, skim and pour: dispose of as instructed.
• Exercise care in pouring operations to comply with specified procedures and practices; avoid damages, non-fills, or injuries through mishandling. Take sample of melt and tag.
• Maintain melting pot and crucibles, repatch and replace as necessary. Maintain ladles and set aside for knock-out and ram operations.
• Perform cleaning maintenance of ovens, notify supervisor of any unusual conditions.
• Detect and report improper operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Constant care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to the inherent hazards of the job
• Performs a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Arithmetic skills

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Job description

Purpose

Perform all required duties in the casting of ferrous metals for Company products.

Purpose

Perform all required duties in the casting of ferrous metals for Company products.

Essential Functions

• Work from melt log, schedules operation and other instructions to pour molds for any Company product part(s).
• Comply with established procedures and/or special instruction in the loading of ovens with shells and flasks.
• Maintain proper temperatures; pull flasks or shells for pouring; position.
• Perform other preparatory operations as specified check temperature, skim and pour: dispose of as instructed.
• Exercise care in pouring operations to comply with specified procedures and practices; avoid damages, non-fills, or injuries through mishandling. Take sample of melt and tag.
• Maintain melting pot and crucibles, repatch and replace as necessary. Maintain ladles and set aside for knock-out and ram operations.
• Perform cleaning maintenance of ovens, notify supervisor of any unusual conditions.
• Detect and report improper operation and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Constant care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to the inherent hazards of the job
• Performs a variety of other duties and tasks of equal or less complexity as assigned by supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.

Special Skills And Requirements

• Use ordinary arithmetic, decimals and fractions. Make simple use of schedules and specifications, requiring interpretation of forms, records and comparable data
• Heavy physical demand consisting of frequently lifting or moving average weight materials, pouring molds, handling dewaxing flasks and performing other duties.
• Continuous mental and visual attention in checking, pouring performing other related duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, with several continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.