Pourer/Shifter 1st shift

Job Title: Pourer/Shifter

SUMMARY Operate transfer ladles to pour molten metal into sand molds. Place weights and jackets on molds before pouring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move ladles on the overhead monorail from furnaces to the pouring deck.
• Adjust ladle height and pour molten metal into molds.
• Check metal temperature with standard instruments.
• Move mold weights and jackets as needed.
• Push pallets with molds across the deck.
• Operate controls to release molds to shakeout.
• Use shakeout turntable to separate castings from sand and break off risers and gates.
• Drive a powered lift truck to move materials.
• Follow work instructions and supervisor directions.
• Practice safety and wear required protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED, or 1-3 months of related experience/training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and understand basic instructions.
• Write simple notes and communicate with team members.

MATH SKILLS

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide basic numbers.

REASONING SKILLS

• Follow detailed instructions and solve simple problems.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Must complete lift truck driver training and licensing after hiring.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand regularly; walk and reach often.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and over 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must have good vision (close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to moving parts, fumes, vibration, and extreme heat.
• Noise level is very loud.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

• New employees are evaluated at 30, 60, and 90 days.
• Ongoing training and yearly evaluations for all employees.