Primary Function:
Perform necessary operations to build a quality ceramic shell encasing the wax sprue assembly.
Must exhibit average proficiency in the use of personal computers
Tools and Equipment:
Autoclave unit, putty knives, carts, fork truck,burnout furnaces, hand drills, thermometers, electronic media, etc.
Material:
Petroleum based waxes
Direction of Others:
None
Working Procedure:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Department Supervisor, or the Process Control Operator,
or the Mold Prep. A, the Mold Prep. B
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF
OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT.
1 Shall follow all of the safety requirements as posted on the job safety card.
2 Shall receive daily work assignments from the Department Supervisor.
3 Shall consistently follow the foundry department work instructions for the particular function assigned,
including, but not limited to the autoclave, patch and dip, or the burnout
operation.
4 Shall visually inspect the shells throughout the shell process for potential process deficiencies or
potential sources of scrapped sprues, notifying the department supervisor or Process Control
Operator.
5 Shall monitor all machinery for potential maintenance, notifying the Department Supervisor or
Process Control Operator of same.
6 Shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
7 Shall maintain all labor vouchers, records, and files, in addition to a variety of logs where
accuracy is paramount, and enter all required information into the Company software in a
timely manner.
8 Shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
9 Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes.
10 Shall attend and successfully complete training in proper lifting techniques.
11 Shall attend and successfully complete lock out / tag out training classes .
12 Shall perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Must be able to work in an area with extremely high heat.
Special Skills Required:
Must have good working knowledge of personal computers and related software.
Must have sufficient strength to perform the physical demands of the job.
No minimum formal educational achievement required.