Caster/Melter

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :  The Melter/Continuous Casting Technician 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. 

• 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 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.

• 1-3 years experience with 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.
• Organized, self-structured, self-driven.
• High school diploma or GED

• 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.

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