Iron Pourer

Iron Mountain Foundry LLC; Kingsford (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

Iron Mountain Foundry LLC is seeking a dedicated worker to pour metal from a ladle into molds and maintain a steady flow rate for quality casting. The role involves transporting molten metal by fork truck and performing pouring operations at different locations.

You will follow melt-shop directions, monitor pouring temperatures, and ensure a clean, safe work area while adhering to safety standards. Shift: Mon-Fri, 5:00am–4:30pm, PPE provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport molten metal in ladle from Melt Department to Pouring area by fork truck.
• Pour molten metal from ladle to molds in various locations.
• Inform melter of the amount of iron needed.
• Secure correct amount of molten metal from receiving ladle and transport it to the pouring location.
• Lift ladle by air hoist or fork truck and pour the iron.
• Receive instructions as to pouring temperatures, alloy additions, what to pour, etc.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area meeting safety standards.
• Inform operator or supervisor of unfavorable pouring conditions such as run-outs, sequence numbers, part numbers, boiling of iron in vents, or interrupted pours.
• Be trained in furnace and ladle repair.

Job description

Description

Pour metal into molds and maintain a metal flow rate to ensure casting quality and avoid excess spillage of metal.

Requirements

Requirements

• Transport molten metal in ladle from Melt Department to Pouring area by fork truck
• Pour molten metal from ladle to molds in various locations
• Inform melter of the amount of iron needed
• Secure correct amount of molten metal from receiving ladle and transport it to the pouring location
• Lift ladle by air hoist or fork truck and pour the iron
• Receive instructions as to pouring temperatures, alloy additions, what to pour, etc
• Use care to pour at proper rate and temperature
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to safety standards
• Must inform operator or supervisor to any unfavorable pouring conditions such as run-outs, sequence numbers, part numbers, any boiling of iron in vents or interrupted or short pours
• Must also be trained in furnace and ladle repair
• Perform any and all other job-related tasks as assigned

• Proper PPE Required (company provided)

Heat stressed work environment, with physical requirements to lift, push and pull.

Monday - Friday 05:00am-4:30pm