Melter/ Caster - Manufacturing

Alloy Holdings, LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Melter/Caster to join their manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating casting furnaces to produce high-quality metal products from various alloys. This position emphasizes safety and quality, requiring attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions. You will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that all castings meet the company's high standards. If you're looking for a hands-on position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with casting furnaces and related tools.
• Ability to follow safety rules and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate casting furnaces for various alloys.
• Inspect castings and maintain necessary records.
• Support safety culture and report incidents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to read and record data

Use of casting furnaces

Hydraulic controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Casting furnaces

Crucibles

Hydraulic controls

Molds

Job description

Position:Melter/ Caster - Manufacturing

Location: Morvillo Products, Providence, RI

Job Id:245

# of Openings:1

Position Summary: In this role you will perform various duties to set up and operate casting furnaces for the casting of most alloys of gold, silver, and other precious metals into all forms of cast products. Additionally, all Alloy Holdings employees must support and live the company values: Do the right thing, Respect one another, Be positive, and Please our customer in all aspects of the job.

• Work from production orders, process sheets, charts, tables, and verbal/written instructions from supervisor.
• Receive material and appropriate documents and move to casting furnace. Select, dress, position, and secure mold. Light and charge furnace and bring melt to correct pouring temp.
• Control the pour of metal using hydraulic control system as necessary.
• On free crucible-fixed furnace: pick up and position tongs using heat resistant gloves; grasp crucible with tongs, raising it from furnace and positioning it over mold after placing slug at pouring spout, hand pour molten metal into mold.
• After casting has cooled and set, remove casting from mold, inspect and place in designated area for the next operation.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare crucible for the next pour.
• Enter all required information on pyrometer charts, inspect castings after removal from mold, clean and dress molds after each use.
• Notify supervisor or Lead Operator of mechanical/electrical problems and of any defects in equipment.
• Maintain necessary records and move materials as necessary in performance of duties.
• Must follow established company and department rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.
• Support a safety culture by following all safety rules including reporting all incidents and near misses.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Use casting furnaces, crucibles, hydraulic controls, molds, and other related tools, materials and supplies.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Attention to detail; ability to read and record data accurately as required.
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements/Safety:

• Must follow all safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Ability to tolerate high temperatures in the work environment.
• Ability to reach, push and pull throughout shift.
• Able to stand and walk throughout shift.