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American CastingsPosted 2 months ago

Iron Pourer

On-sitePryor, Oklahoma, United States

Full TimeAssociates DegreeSmall

Job Summary

Pour molds in pouring floor and/or automatic molding lines from ladles using power-driven trolleys and hoists. Check melt for slag and impurities, remove them as necessary, and visually inspect metal color to judge pouring temperature and vary techniques to avoid defects. Operate chipping guns, drive forklifts for pig molds and slag bins, and assist with furnace maintenance, refractory repair, and mold clamping. Maintain proper metal flow and continuity while keeping the work area clean and adhering to safety rules. Perform duties as a lead person, crane operator, or furnace operator as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to maintain proper metal flow and continuity to produce quality castings
  • Visually check color of metal to judge pouring temperature
  • Vary pouring techniques to conform with metal types and casting design
  • Avoid strains, cold shuts, misruns, sand washes, and gas blows
  • Use and maintain chipping gun
  • Drive forklift
  • Able to tap a ladle
  • Ability to perform the duties of crane operator, furnace operator or ladle repair
  • Perform job duties as assigned
  • Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety

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