Continuous Casting System Technician

Butler Tech; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Tech seeks a Continuous Casting System Technician to set up and operate a horizontal continuous caster in our Ohio facility. You will handle coreless induction furnaces (melter and caster), manage furnace power controls to achieve target metal temps, and run touch screen CC operations with precision.

The role requires strong mechanical skills and the ability to work until a casting process completes.

Qualifications

• Vocational training or an associate degree is required.
• Strong mechanical skills and manual dexterity are essential.
• Experience with industrial furnaces and casting processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the horizontal continuous caster according to procedures.
• Monitor metal temps and operate furnace controls up to 2800°F.
• Run touch screen controls and plasma cut-off operations.
• Assemble and maintain water cooled casting molds and cooling systems.
• Follow Polymet QMS documents and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Education

Vocational training or associate degree

Tools

Induction furnaces

Plasma cutting

Water cooling system

Job description

Description
The Continuous Casting System Technician is responsible for setting up and operating the horizontal continuous caster (CC) according to standard procedures and output requirements.

• Operate coreless induction furnaces (melter and caster)
• Operate the furnace power supply controls – metal temps to 2800°F
• Operate touch screen controls for CC operations
• Operate manual and automatic plasma cut-off operations
• Operate rod finish saw
• Build (ram-refractory-powder) liner for furnaces – melter and caster type
• Use cement type refractories to build and form side ports in the caster
• Assemble water cooled casting molds
• Monitor water cooling system and casting support systems
• Measure and melt raw materials in melter for small pigging operation
• Ongoing training and technical operations of special alloy CC operations
• Undergo special training for emergencies – power loss situations
• Casting operation will require continuous monitoring, must be able to work until a process is completed
• Understand and follow all Polymet Quality Management System (QMS) documents
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Description

The Continuous Casting System Technician is responsible for setting up and operating the horizontal continuous caster (CC) according to standard procedures and output requirements.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authorities

• Operate coreless induction furnaces (melter and caster)
• Operate the furnace power supply controls – metal temps to 2800°F
• Operate touch screen controls for CC operations
• Operate manual and automatic plasma cut-off operations
• Operate horizontal rod straightener
• Operate rod finish saw
• Build (ram-refractory-powder) liner for furnaces – melter and caster type
• Use cement type refractories to build and form side ports in the caster
• Assemble water cooled casting molds
• Monitor water cooling system and casting support systems
• Measure and melt raw materials in melter for small pigging operation
• Ongoing training and technical operations of special alloy CC operations
• Undergo special training for emergencies – power loss situations
• Casting operation will require continuous monitoring, must be able to work until a process is completed
• Understand and follow all Polymet Quality Management System (QMS) documents
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to do so.

Minimum

• Training in vocational schools or an associate degree
• Exceptional mechanical skills and manual dexterity

Preferred

• Understanding of metallurgy and casting principles
• Prior experience in foundry operating coreless induction furnaces
• Prior experience with horizontal continuous casting furnace