Disa Technician-3rd shift Job at Lodge Cast Iron in Providence

Foundry Disa Technician performs pre-operation and routine checks while operating a Disamatic Mold Machine and Inductotherm Autopour. Technicians are responsible for pattern changes, monitoring iron and mechanical repairs/preventative maintenance as required.

Overview

Foundry Disa Technician performs pre-operation and routine checks while operating a Disamatic Mold Machine and Inductotherm Autopour. Technicians are responsible for pattern changes, monitoring iron and mechanical repairs/preventative maintenance as required.

Details

• Department: Operations
• Location: South Pittsburg
• Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

• Operate Disamatic Mold Machine and Inductotherm Autopour
• Perform pre-operation checks (including guard placement, inspecting mold and pattern, stopper rod alignment)
• Perform routine checks (including molds, pattern and AMC)
• Slag the pour launder
• Obtain iron samples for QA spectrometer
• Take Iron temperature and maintain SPC charts.
• Perform mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance as required.
• May fill in for ladle operator at times.
• Ability to access Service Scheduling software in Sage to find preventative maintenance SRO or PM’s.
• Ability to look up parts and order parts in Sage.
• Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5L guidelines.
• Assist with or perform all other job related duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of Math (70 or higher) and Utility Test
• Summary of Necessary Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Minimum three to five years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Working knowledge of PC and Windows based software
• Basic Math Skills
• Disa Experience Preferred
• Welding Knowledge
• Torch Knowledge

Working Conditions

• Job performance requires the employee to stand, lift, walk, reach, bend, grasp, stoop, kneel, push and pull.
• Lifting up to 80lbs.
• Exposure to moving parts such as crane, furnace, hopper, transfer ladle and forklift.
• Exposure to a dusty environment and does require safety glasses at all times. Hard hat with tinted face shield required if working transfer ladle; respirator and PAPR available when needed/wanted.
• Hearing protection is required in the operating area.
• Exposure to forklift fumes and may be exposed to ambient temperatures of + or – 10 to 15 degrees.
• Composite or Steel-Toe Safety Footwear (either slip-off or with spats) is required.
• Leather gloves are required
• Lodge long sleeve shirt or Lodge short sleeve shirt with Kevlar sleeves required. 100% cotton clothing at all times; high temp jacket.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.