Melt Room Technician-1st Shift

Company: PDS Tech, Inc.
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

To interact in a team environment placing molds onto pouring tray to prepare for pouring, prepare furnace for melting, charge furnaces and melt metals required for pouring. Prepare ladles for pouring of metals and create castings. To be accomplished through cross training in the following areas within the department; Furnace Reline Operation, Furnace Operation, TruFlow Operation, Charge Operation, Ladle Reline Operation, and Pouring Operation.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures in a place to produce quality parts for our customers
• Report safety issues when they occur, or unsafe conditions
• Participate in the Behavior-based safety program as required
• Complete required process documentation, such as routing cards, down time logs, etc.
• Report quality related problems to team members and team lead; and help troubleshoot issue
• Set-up molds for preparation on the TruFlow
• Work on planning production requirements (i.e. materials, time) to ensure most effective methods are utilized
• Shift weights and push/place pallets
• Calculation of charge material and total weight
• Coordinate mold movement into cooling area
• Sinter, repair and reline furnace
• Repair and reline ladles
• Perform furnace and ladle slagout
• Charge and operate furnace
• Pour molten metal into molds
• Operate forklift
• Provide customer and supplier feedback
• Versatility in all skills in the Melt Department
• Perform general housekeeping dutiesOther duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be trainable, and learn quickly
  • Must have a high level of initiative
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds
  • Ability to push or pull heavy loads with the assistance of a wheeled cart, hoist, or other lift assist equipment
  • Ability to withstand exposure to noise and extreme heatPreferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in a foundry environment
    • Experience with melt applications
    • Forklift operations experience PDS Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation's premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of benefits including:
      • Health insurance
      • Paid holidays
      • Weekly payroll
      • Immediate 401(k) eligibility
      • Completion Bonuses
      • Training
      • Please note availability of benefits may vary by position PDS specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our employees and clients experience first-hand. To find out more about PDS, please visit PDS pays for referrals!

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