I. Summary
The Continuous Casting System Technician is responsible for setting up and operating the horizontal continuous caster (CC) according to standard procedures and output requirements.
II. Supervisory Responsibilities: None
III. Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authorities
Operate coreless induction furnaces (melter and caster)
Operate the furnace power supply controls - metal temps to 2800 ree;F
Operate touch screen controls for CC operations
Operate manual and automatic plasma cut-off operations
Operate horizontal rod straightener
Operate rod finish saw
Build (ram-refractory-powder) liner for furnaces - melter and caster type
Use cement type refractories to build and form side ports in the caster
Assemble water cooled casting molds
Monitor water cooling system and casting support systems
Measure and melt raw materials in melter for small pigging operation
Ongoing training and technical operations of special alloy CC operations
Undergo special training for emergencies - power loss situations
Casting operation will require continuous monitoring, must be able to work until a process is completed
Understand and follow all Polymet Quality Management System (QMS) documents
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Perform other duties as assigned
IIII. Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to do so.
Minimum:
Training in vocational schools or an associate degree
Exceptional mechanical skills and manual dexterity
Preferred:
Understanding of metallurgy and casting principles
Prior experience in foundry operating coreless induction furnaces
Prior experience with horizontal continuous casting furnace
Work Environment
This is an open warehouse environment with exposure to various weather and temperature conditions
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required talk, hear, see, and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, which is regularly required to view computer screen. The employee is also regularly required to work on feet, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop. Regularly need to lift and move objects weighing up to 55 pounds.