What are the responsibilities and job description for the Melting Lab Technician position at U.S. Pipe?
Why Join Our Team?
Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.
What We Offer
U.S. Pipe is seeking a Melting Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing physical testing of iron sample coins communicating pertinent information to Iron Control and/or Supervision in a timely manner.
Specific Responsibilities
Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for over the past 125 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses across the United States, and the world.
What We Offer
- Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
- Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
U.S. Pipe is seeking a Melting Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing physical testing of iron sample coins communicating pertinent information to Iron Control and/or Supervision in a timely manner.
Specific Responsibilities
- Perform physical testing of iron sample coins and communicate pertinent information to Iron Control and/or Supervision in a timely manner.
- Responsible for Melting Lab cleanliness and operation/upkeep of Lab Air Filtration System.
- Responsible for Daily Maintenance and Cleaning of Spectro and ARL analysis machines. This includes the responsibility of changing out consumable parts during predictive maintenance or corrective maintenance.
- Responsible for directly communicating with Casting Supervision when iron additions need to be made and/or to prepare the Casting Department for equipment changes, due to iron abnormalities.
- Perform product certifications, standards and drifts associated with the Melting Lab equipment.
- Perform required standard checks of all Melting Lab equipment and maintain daily verification records.
- Maintain inventory of all Melting Lab supporting equipment, included but not excluded to Argon tank supply, Standard Calibration Blocks, etc.
- Responsible for managing Birdie System performance, components and inventory. Responsible for direct communication with Supervision for Birdie System reliability.
- Responsible for monitoring the Cupola Charge Recipe and making necessary changes to adhere to chemistry targets .
- High School Diploma or GED required, and minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing ductile iron pipe.
- Knowledge of computers is essential.
- Excellent mathematical skills and mechanical skills are essential.
- Basic knowledge of ductile iron pipe product line, etc. is desirable.
- Must be able self-motivated and able to communicate with other plant employees.
- Must have working knowledge of chemical names, symbols, molten metal chemistry, and their relationship to the production of ductile iron pipe which is obtained through on-the-job training and work experience.
- Must have the ability to successfully determine the physical and chemical properties of ductile iron pipe using quantitative and qualitative analyses in physical, organic, or inorganic chemistry methods.
- The employee must be able to communicate effectively with the casting department, iron control and supervision.
- The employee will be working in a plant laboratory environment. However, his/her duties will require frequent and sometimes extended trips within the production areas.
- The employee will be trained in the Iron Control position to give breaks and fill in when necessary. Will be able to perform all functions of the Iron Control Tech position.