Pourer at Waukesha Foundry
Hartland, WI 53029
About the Job
Job Description (meant to be a description of basic job tasks, not all inclusive)
Pouring:
- Proper weight & clamp placement per size of mold before pouring
- Proper inspection of sprue & risers to be correct and any debris removed
- Read master for requirements and special instructions
- Proper pouring technique (even stream, pour box full, proper height of riser)
- Proper gas removal technique as pouring
- Placement of hot topping and heat tags after pour
- Removal of clamps & weights when cool
Ladle Repair:
- Place ladles on preheater and safely light
- Knock out, replace, or repair lining in ladles (including safety liner)
- Make ceramic pot for hand shank
General:
- Safe operation of hoist
- Safe operation of forklift
- Read and understand master sheets
- Read measuring devices
- Work safely in a team environment
- Maintain proper housekeeping for work area
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements
Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Skills: Requires the use of basic arithmetic functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing along with reading and understanding shop paperwork.
Abilities: Must have the ability to use direct reading and fixed gauges, work with percentages and decimals, and achieve fork lift certification.
Physical Requirements of position: Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs, must be able to stand for long periods of time and must be able to work in a hot environment.
Working conditions:Normal foundry atmosphere.
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