Equipment Used Pneumatic and electric mixers, pumps, vibrators, wheel dollies, hand pallet jacks, forklifts, scales, vacuums, jackhammers, grinders, chisels, threaders, hand and power tools, hoists, heaters, and other equipment required for ladle construction, rebuilding, repair, and maintenance. Ladle Maker 1 Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Plant and Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Purpose The Ladle Maker 1 is responsible for rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining ladles used in foundry operations to support the melting schedule and production requirements.