Foundry Processor

Foundry Processor

Requirements

• Must be able to read drawings and gages, make calculations involving decimals and fractions and use variable measuring tools.
• Familiarity with computers, data input and retrieval required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks to set up and operate wax injection equipment.
• Assemble wax details into clusters, and remove cast part from the mold using hand held or automated equipment.
• Hand finish the casting, inspect work and complete the required paperwork and computer data entries.
• Under direction of supervisor, work from drawings, sketches and specified procedures to operate and adjust wax injection equipment and to assemble details and clusters for ceramic shell dipping process.
• Assist with the casting process, including the loading and removal of castings from furnaces.
• Use established methods to set up and operate shell removal equipment, such as abradable wheels and water jet.
• Utilize hand tools to remove cast part from shell when automated equipment is unavailable or not suited to task.
• Remove excess stock from the casting and perform semi-finishing operations by cutting, hand grinding, sanding, polishing and nondestructive test processing.
• Work with supervision, engineers and others responsible for developing and documenting the most efficient and economical methods of producing the product.
• Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions (such as operator’s checklist for upkeep) to assure equipment operates properly.
• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor.
• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals’ skills.
• May be required to train for, obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Priority consideration is given to candidates who are INTERNAL (and recall) to the Pratt & Whitney IAM Bargaining Unit members of District Lodge 26 and Affiliated Locals 700 and 1746 (Connecticut Operations).