Shell - Production Operator 1st shift

SUMMARY

Proficient operating Shell system to produce high quality investment molds as required per customer specifications.

Collaborates to maintain shell system and troubleshoots IC Crystal system variations and anomalies to provide technical support to production manufacturing and leadership.

 Additionally, ensures on time production of investment casting molds to meet the highest quality standards at the lowest possible cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following (Other duties may be assigned):



* Utilizes process knowledge, basic engineering principles, previous experience, and creativity, as necessary to help develop and improve shell system and processes that result in the production of quality molds that conform to customer specifications and desired lead times.



* Reads and understands engineering procedures to ensure adherence and compliance to approved process.



* Participates in plant initiatives to support the reduction of scrap and overall casting cost.  Initiatives include but not limited to daily production meetings,   and participation in cost improvement teams.



* Performs typical duties of a shell operator (Mold loading/unloading, pot and barrel sander filling, 6S in all areas and system maintenance.



* Verifies correct slurries and stuccos are loaded into each unit.



* Understands operation of robot and the resets that coordinate with Crystal system



* Assures LOTO is performed correctly and continuously as required.



* Proficient operating all shell manufacturing equipment (Mix /Age slurry equipment, material handling equipment and



* Completes required manufacturing documentation of department (Daily Turnover Report,      Mercury Logs, etc.)



* Collaborates to improve ergonomics and safety conditions of assigned areas.



* Wears all required personal protective equipment and ensures personal protective equipment is available and in good condition.



* Supports training of new operators and process changes.



* Reports out molds not in compliance with engineering specifications (Gold tag molds).



* Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and process variation.



* Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

            EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent in life experience.


* Previous foundry related experience or college degree is a plus.

 

            LANGUAGE SKILLS


* Ability to read, analyze and understand engineering procedures and customer specifications.


* Ability to read ...