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

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.

Pay Range: $19.44 to $26.24, Plus $1.25 Shift Premium, Based On Experience.

Job Description:

• Reports To: Disa Supervisor
• Direct Reports: None
• Mission Critical: Reasonable Attendance, Positive Attitude, Strong Attention to Detail, Communication
• Functional Relationships: Employees, Supervisors, Others as needed
• 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
• 90% Disa Skills Evaluation
• 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
• Forklift License Required
• Disa Experience Preferred
• Autopour Experience Preferred
• Welding Knowledge
• Torch Knowledge
• Sweeper 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.