Shell Process Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

Proficient operating Shell system to produce high quality investment molds as required per customer specifications. Collaborates to maintain shell system and troubleshoots IC Crystal system variations and anomalies to provide technical support to production manufacturing and leadership.  Additionally, ensures on time production of investment casting molds to meet the highest quality standards at the lowest possible cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Utilizes process knowledge, basic engineering principles, previous experience, and creativity, as necessary to help develop and improve shell system and processes that result in the production of quality molds that conform to customer specifications and desired lead times.

• Reads and understands engineering procedures to ensure adherence and compliance to approved process.

• Participates in plant initiatives to support the reduction of scrap and overall casting cost.  Initiatives include but not limited to daily production meetings,   and participation in cost improvement teams.

• Performs typical duties of a shell operator (Mold loading/unloading, pot and barrel sander filling, 6S in all areas and system maintenance.

• Verifies correct slurries and stuccos are loaded into each unit.

• Understands operation of robot and the resets that coordinate with Crystal system

• Assures LOTO is performed correctly and continuously as required.

• Proficient operating all shell manufacturing equipment (Mix /Age slurry equipment, material handling equipment and

• Completes required manufacturing documentation of department (Daily Turnover Report,      Mercury Logs, etc.)

• Collaborates to improve ergonomics and safety conditions of assigned areas.

• Wears all required personal protective equipment and ensures personal protective equipment is available and in good condition.

• Supports training of new operators and process changes.

• Reports out molds not in compliance with engineering specifications (Gold tag molds).

• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and process variation.

• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe work area.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

            EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent in life experience.
• Previous foundry related experience or college degree is a plus.

            LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze and understand engineering procedures and customer specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and general standard practices.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors / managers, clients, customers and the general public.

            MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

            REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, root cause analysis, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

            OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be computer literate.  Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques.
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate a fork lift truck.
• Organized, with a solid understanding of 5S methodology.

            OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with ITAR regulations, position requires US citizen or Permanent Resident status.

SHELL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

• Shell operators that have been selected for their leadership / technical abilities will be involved with shift start up instructions, safety instruction , training employees ,trouble-shooting problems in the shell system/robotics and boilerclaves/burn out . 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet in office areas to very loud in the manufacturing environment.  However, the eight-hour time weighted exposure to noise averages less than 85 dBA.