Dip Room Operator

Position Summary

Dip room operations including pattern wash, building of slurries, slurry maintenance, pre-wet, core pack, dipping, stucco, preparation of molds for dewax, dewax and climate control.

3- Night Shift Openings- Hours are from 4:00pm - 12:30am- Monday through Friday- Overtime work required depending on department demands. Must have the ability to work nights/weekends.

Pay Rate : $19.00 - $20.00/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Receive molds from Wax Room, Shell Wash, Mold Wash, Bottom Board, Mix Slurry, Clean slurry tanks, Dewax Operation, Hand Dip

• Receive molds from Wax Room: Attach hangers and stage for mold wash.

• Mold Wash: Refers to the cleaning of the wax assembly or "Pattern Wash" visually inspect the assembly for any wax defects, pinholes, flash, poor seals, etc.., return for any defective assembly to the Wax Room for repair.

• Dewax: Evacuation of the wax pattern and sprue system is accomplished by one of two methods, either by Steam autoclave or Flash fire
• Shell Wash: Wash shells after dewax using steam or hot water
• Clean Slurry Tanks: Dump old slurry and clean tanks to prepare for a new slurry

• Bottom Board: The term "Bottom Board" refers to the procedure for removing the hanger shoe, plastic boot and the pipe nipple after the last dip coat is completely dry and in preparation of the Dewax operation.

• Hand Dip: Dip molds by hand
• Mix Slurry: Mix slurry base and sock to new slurry
• Employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment

For the first quarter employee is required to wear a fabric apron. After the 3rd month, Miller Castings will provide employee a uniform with a name tag. Inside Dip Room Employee must wear; Safety glasses, Steel shoes, Hard hat, Mask (optional)and plastic gloves

• Personal Protective Equipment required per department
• Dip Room: Uniform, Safety glasses, Steel shoes, Hard hat, Mask (optional), plastic gloves, fabric apron

• Dewax: Uniform, boots, gloves, apron

Minimum Requirements : (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Basic elementary skills, Ability to work overtime, weekends, and Holidays. Ability to communicate, problem solving, teamwork and initiative. Show up on time. Ability to comprehend simple instructions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk repetitive, use of hands, or feel; repetitive reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and

/ or move up to 35 lbs. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Department temperature between 60° - 80°F

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

3- Night Shift Openings- Hours are from 4:00pm - 12:30am- Monday through Friday- Overtime work required depending on department demands. Must have the ability to work nights/weekends.