Shell - Production Operator I

SUMMARY

Dewaxes foundry molds and fires in burnout furnace in accordance with applicable engineering instructions and General Standard Practices. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with supervisor approval.

Removes molds from final dry tunnel and loads them into cut off cabinet.

Utilizes hand held, air-powered tool to cut off mold bleeders and preps molds for dewax operation.

Loads molds into steam autoclave and starts autoclave cycle to remove wax from inside the mold.

Unloads dewaxed molds from autoclave and transports them on carts to burnout furnace.

Loads molds into burnout furnace, and runs appropriate cycle. 

Following burnout operation, transports molds to weigh station and records weight.

Ensures that all personal protective equipment is in good working order.

Wears all required personal protective equipment.

Completes all required documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to write and speak simple sentences and understand simple verbal and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate forklift truck is helpful.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is required to wear bump cap while working in final dry areas.  Employee is exposed to elevated temperatures while loading/unloading furnaces.  The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to high.  Hearing protection is required in accordance with the company's safety procedures while performing portions of this job.