What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mold Tech position at Steel Dynamics, Inc?
Superior Aluminum Alloys
Responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining a mold maintenance program for casting - Includes deox cone molds, sow caster molds (4-way and low-pro), ingot molds, rod line casting wheel and any new molds or associated equipment.
Responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining a mold maintenance program for casting - Includes deox cone molds, sow caster molds (4-way and low-pro), ingot molds, rod line casting wheel and any new molds or associated equipment.
- 100% engagement in “Take control of Safety” initiatives
- Understand and follow all safety rules to ensure safety for me, safety for my team and safety for all
- Create a mold tracking database to monitor and analyze mold life
- Develop and administer a PM program for all molds to maximize life, reduce costs and improve performance
- Purchase replacement molds as necessary and maintain inventory
- Investigate and trial mold improvement projects
- Develop mold release coating best practice SOPs and train all crews to properly coat molds
- Work with maintenance on mold changeouts during outages
- Assist with design, maintenance and optimization of associated casting equipment such as pouring wheels and skim pans
- Self-motivation and strong work ethic
- Methodical planning, tracking and analytic skills
- Previous preventive maintenance experience preferred
- Strong math, reading and organizational skills
- Experience with Excel or similar spreadsheet / database tracking
- Welding, grinding, metalworking & surface preparation experience