Metal Pourer
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.
Tasks•Collect samples, or signal workers to sample metal for analysis.
•Pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds and forms to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles or hand-controlled mechanisms.
•Read temperature gauges and observe color changes, adjusting furnace flames, torches, or electrical heating units as necessary to melt metal to specifications.
•Turn valves to circulate water through cores, or spray water on filled molds to cool and solidify metal.
•Examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.
Knowledge
•Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills
•Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
•Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
•Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
•Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
•Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Education
•High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person