Job Purpose & Description
The Ductile Iron (DI) Technician is responsible for ensuring the overall quality, integrity, and efficient production of ductile iron products and equipment. The hours for this position will be Monday-Thursday 6aqm-2:30pm and Friday from 5am-1pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Class-C Operator
Quality Control - Receiving and Inspection
Visually inspect all incoming castings for defects and ensure that each part meets specifications
When possible, repair defects utilizing various grinders
Maintain accurate grinding wheel inventory
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required production reports (i.e. work order, indirect labor, QC defect)
Parts Coating (Tar Coating)
Ensure coating material maintains proper temperature, viscosity, and depth
Receive parts from QC or other DI Operations
Load parts in the immersion basket or on hooks as required
Utilize overhead crane to immerse parts and remove from tanks
Other duties as assigned
Class-B Operator
Lateral 90/Lateral 90FxM Assembly and Packaging
Maintain full knowledge and understanding of Lateral 90 fittings, as well as the differences in size and configuration
Assemble required fittings
Proficient in ability to correctly assemble coupling to Lateral 90 for FxM fittings
Ensure correct quantity, package and labeling for Lateral 90's
Maintain accurate inventory of required materials
Gasket Inspection
Inspect all DI gaskets for defects
Trim excess flashing according to specifications
Saddle Assembly
Clean, maintain, and properly store saddle gaskets
Properly cure saddle
Assemble cured saddles and gaskets according to specifications
Ensure proper packaging and labeling of completed assemblies
Other duties as assigned
Class-A Operator
Fitting Fabrication
Recognize and identify all components of fabricated fittings
Assemble fittings to sales order specifications
Cement Lining
Measure and blend concrete, sand, and Rhoplex liquid to proper consistency
Apply cement to applicable fittings according to specifications
Complete and verify documentation as required
Manually unload trucks from foundries
Assist in all 5S activities
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Education & Certificates:
High School diploma or GED required
Technical Skills & Experience:
1+ years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly preferred
Competencies
Strong basic math skills
Ability to read and comprehend work order instructions, specifications, correspondence and other memos
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with various tools (i.e. grinders, basic hand tools, compressors, gauges, etc.)
Key Relationships
Incumbent will communicate regularly with peers within department and cross-functional departments, as well as with supervisors and other plant leadership.
Working Conditions
Employee may be exposed to a Considerable level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other.
May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
Employee may be required to perform a Considerable level of specific tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, muscular action, body movements, working positions, posture changes, visual attentiveness).
Employee will be required to wear protective eyewear, laboratory coat, appropriate gloves, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety shoes, hard hat, and/or other.
Employee will be working in a non-climate-controlled plant environment and may be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures (hot or cold), depending upon the weather conditions.
Pay & Benefits:
Starting hourly rate $21.71/hour
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401 retirement
Vacation/PTO time
Paid holidays