Foundry Associate

Sigma Castings; Markesan (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Castings in Wisconsin is seeking a production operator to operate or tend electric induction furnaces, melt and refine metal, and follow standard operating procedures under supervision. You will read work orders, verify material weights, and monitor furnace temperatures to ensure quality and safety.

Willing to train the right individuals and maintain production logs while adhering to company safety policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Willing to train the right individuals.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications and procedures.
• Examine shells/work pieces for defects and sort defective pieces.
• Verify incoming metal shipments and ensure weight accuracy of materials.
• Perform furnace, system and equipment checks and adjust controller settings as needed.
• Follow and maintain metallurgical and foundry quality standards.
• Complete records and reports to maintain production logs.
• Use computer programs to record data and follow routers for accurate production flow.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Operate or tend furnaces, such as electric induction furnaces to melt and refine metal before casting or to produce specified types of alloy, under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor.

Tasks

• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as part number, selects alloys and heat numbers, amount of materials to be melted, appropriate oven time and temperature, and the foundry method to be followed.
• Examine shells/work pieces for defects and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws to scrap out the parts.
• Verifies incoming metal shipments; stores metal and ensures weight accuracy of all materials/ orders prior to processing in the foundry.
• Perform furnace, system and equipment checks; ensure required ladles are available; ensure the temperatures of the pre-heat furnaces meet specifications; and make changes to the controller settings as deemed necessary.
• Determine crucible size for shells being cast; identify alloy grade and melt practice to be used; determine pouring parameters and adhere to the melt procedures.
• Fill furnace with metal and observe the melting process so as to avoid damage to equipment and personnel.
• Skims slag from surface of molten metal in the furnace, using hand strainer.
• Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
• Responsible for the deoxidization procedure for ferrous alloys.
• Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
• Completes records and reports as required to record production data, and maintain production logs.
• Operate controls to move or discharge metal work pieces from furnaces.
• Follow and maintain metallurgical and foundry quality standards.
• Finish the assigned work in the allotted time and maintain the production levels.
• Use computer programs to record accurate data / follow router/ achieve rates established or notify lead person for effective communication.
• Inspect and report product or equipment defects or malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) as instructed by the supervisor.
• Report any accident occurred in the plant related to person, equipment, material or any other to the Production Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company's Employee Handbook and adhere to proper code of conduct while in the company property.
• Perform all work in a safe and efficient manner and comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other tasks as directed by your supervisor.

Requirements

Education – High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Willing to train the right individuals.