Casting - Chemical Process Operator 3rd shift

SUMMARY

Proficient operating Equiax (Eqx), Directionally Solidified (DS) and Single Crystal (SX) vacuum furnaces to produce high quality investment castings as required per customer specifications.

Collaborates to develop new casting processes based on engineering requirements and customer specifications.

Troubleshoots process variations and anomalies to provide technical support to manufacturing departments.

 Additionally, ensures on time production of investment castings 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 casting processes that result in the production of quality castings 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, NPI review meetings and participation in cost improvement teams.



* Performs typical duties of a vacuum caster (Alloy loading, liner loading/unloading, thermocouple repair and replacement, chill plate cleaning, monitor casting cycle, review cycle trend, etc.)



* Completes start-up procedure for Eqx, DS and SX vacuum furnaces (Checks oil levels on pumps, blowers, horizontal feeder, verifies equipment operability, etc.

and fills as required ).



* Verifies correct alloy and master heat are used in accordance with the requirements of each work order.



* Ensures correct mold is pulled from preheat oven and it is properly positioned into furnace lower chamber.



* Reports 12-15 minutes prior to shift start to get daily status of furnace /jobs from previous shift prior to daily T1 meeting in the Fishbowl meeting room.

( Paid time , for oncoming caster and no leaving early for off going caster )



* Performs equipment pre-checks (Grounding check, Leak-Up Rate, etc.) and completes Pre-Flight Checklist, as required per department.



* Proficient operating foundry manufacturing equipment (Alloy Prep Equipment, Pre-Heat and Vacuum Furnace).



* Completes required manufacturing documentation of department (Melt Logs, Daily Furnace Checklists, Mercury Logs, etc.)



* Makes metals tags to identify poured molds.



* Programs withdraw speeds.



* Operates Eqx, DS and SX vacuum casting furnaces to pour alloy into molds per engineering specifications and customer requirements.



* 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 proc...