Mold - DISA Operator 2nd Shift

DISA Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Title:         Mold Disa Operator

Department:   Mold

Reports To:      Mold Supervisor

Pay Grade:      Grade 5

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT FOR 3 MONTHS

Essential Functions:

• Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear plugs, etc.), following safe work practices and operating equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor temperature of iron in bottom pour to ensure optimal flow/quality of iron.
• Obtain a broad understanding of the Disa mold machines through on-the-job training, classroom training, experience and reading machine manuals.
• Uses precision measurement devices such as calipers, weight scales, and temperature probes to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Monitor and maintain the appropriate iron level in the bottom pour ladle.
• Monitor iron pouring process to ensure molds are filled with the appropriate amount of iron.
• Collect iron samples from each heat for quality testing.
• Enter appropriate production information into Koins and Disa screens.
• Monitor various gauges, dials, digital displays, and computer screens to maintain production/product specifications within the respective parameters.
• Complete various forms/documents to record production details.
• Visually inspects for defects and determine if the pattern needs to be replaced or adjusted.  Visually compare the pattern to the sand mold.
• Troubleshoot molding/pouring problems by identifying the source of the problem and resolving the problem by means of personal experience, researching related documents and interacting with peers, Supervisor, and maintenance.
• Clean out bottom pour orifice by using a lance to burn out excess slag to improve the flow of iron.
• Change patterns on Disa mold machine.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on molding machine and related equipment (wiping/cleaning machine, unjamming sand feeder, cleaning off sand build up on AMC rails, etc.).
• Use and maintain various hand tools including wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, chisels, grinders, etc.
• Operate a stand up and sit-down rider forklift.
• Safety and environmental responsibilities and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean work environment and be “tour ready”.
• Weekend overtime is required.

Education, Training & Skills

• Successful completion of the RDI Team Member Selection System.

Experience Required

• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Work Schedule/Job Rotation/Breaks: 8 hour shifts with 4 hours overtime allowed (12 hours max/day), mandatory overtime.  Two 15-minute breaks per shift and 1 extra break when working 12 hours.              

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a noisy, dusty environment.  Must be comfortable working around moving machinery. 

Physical Requirements

(Minimum: greater than once per week and less than 25 minutes of 8-hour work cycle. Occasional: less than 1/3. Frequent: 1/3 to 2/3. Constant: over 2/3 of work cycle.)

Sitting                                     Minimum                  

Standing                                  Constant                 Concrete/steel platform (i.e., Melt Deck)

Walking                                   Constant                                

Foot Use                                  Constant                                

Below waist Level Work         Frequent                

Climbing                                  Occasionally                          

Balancing                                Occasionally                          

Push / Pull                               Constant                 

Carrying                                   Frequent                                

Grasping                                 Constant                 

Physical Requirements: LIFTING

(Minimal - Once per hour. Occasional - Less than 15 lifts per hour. Frequent - between 15 and 30 lifts per hour. Constant - More than 30 per hour.)

0 – 10 lbs.                               Frequent               

11 – 20 lbs.                              Frequent                               

21 – 35 lbs.                              Frequent                               

36 – 50 lbs.                              Frequent                               

51 – 75 lbs.                              Occasionally                          

76 – 100 lbs.                            Occasionally                         

Over 100 lbs.                           Occasionally                         

Comments:

Physical Requirements: UPPER EXTREMITIES

(Minimum: greater than once per week and less than 25 minutes of 8-hour work cycle. Occasional: less than 1/3.

Frequent: 1/3 to 2/3. Constant: over 2/3 of work cycle.)

Reaching over 15” away from the body                 Frequent                               

Reaching above shoulder                                       Frequent                               

Fine Motor                                                                              Constant                

Forceful Motion                                                      Constant

Sensory Requirements

Vision                                                      Constant                

Hearing                                   Constant                 i.e., Communicating via Radio, Warning Alarms,

Speech                                    Constant                 i.e., Communicating via Radio

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.