Pyrotek

Manufacturing

LargeShapesSpecialist(Casting)

$75–105k ~AI est. Cortland, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Large Shapes Specialist (Casting) at Pyrotek. Skills: Refractory casting, Quality control. Operate hand-controlled mechanisms. Pour refractory into molds”

What You'll Achieve.

Build products of optimal quality; On-time delivery

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 50 pounds, Team lift up to 75 pounds, Perform repetitive hand movements, Work in loud noise, Work with moving mechanical parts, Work with fumes, Work with airborne particles, Periodic exposure to outdoor environment, Wear PPE

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications

Nice to Have

Prior experience in mixing refractory shapes, Prior experience in casting refractory shapes, Prior experience in firing refractory shapes, Prior experience in finishing refractory shapes, Prior experience in mixing concrete, Prior experience in casting concrete, Prior experience in firing concrete, Prior experience in finishing concrete

What You'll Do.

Operate hand-controlled mechanisms

Pour refractory into molds

Regulate refractory flow into molds

Prepare refractory shapes

Mix refractory shapes

Cast refractory shapes

Fire refractory shapes

Finish refractory shapes

Determine required raw materials

Determine required supplies

Determine required tools

Determine required equipment

Verify dimensional accuracy

Identify molds out of tolerance

Take appropriate action

Examine molds for cleanliness

Examine molds for smoothness

Examine molds for proper coating

Measure ingredient amounts

Measure ingredient temperatures

Measure ingredient characteristics

Mix ingredients to recipe

Cast refractory using casting equipment

Perform QC procedures

Ensure parts meet quality criteria

Inspect shape for strength

Inspect shape for integrity

Inspect shape for surface quality

Inspect shape for dimensional accuracy

Operate overhead crane

Operate electric pallet jack

Maintain department records

Complete computer transactions

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Communicate effectively in English

Free ATS check

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