Investing Utility Aide

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operate all equipment and tools.
• Identify and report safety issues.
• Run bolts through bolt cleaner, sort to length and distribute to Wax Molding.
• Cut wire squares into various lengths, keeping wire bins full.
• Prepare wire kits for all molds entering the Investing department according to work instructions.
• Maintain a clean environment in the work area.
• Dry and dispose of used binders and slurries.
• Wash wax tree molds and cups; blow them dry and prep for Investing.
• Wrap tape around frame molds to prepare for Investing.
• Operate the robot to transfer molds to Investing and to build a shell.
• Inspect molds for defects; blow loose sand from the molds.
• Remove tape at appropriate times during the investing process.
• Blow loose sand from molds prior to each dip to eliminate sand packets and defects.
• Mix ingredients to build slurry to supplement usage.
• Run daily/weekly tests on slurries and binders.
• Test incoming materials.
• Clip vents, grind cups, and load molds for Dewax.
• Operate the autoclave; manually lift molds that may weigh up to 100 lbs; roll frame molds using a hoist.
• Water wash and bore-scope molds post burnout.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Forklift Driving Safety Certification Training
• Basic chemistry and math skills

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner; adhere to safety rules.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to co-workers and supervisor.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and reach to perform daily job functions.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing eighty to one hundred pounds and occasionally up to one hundred and twenty pounds.
• Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for periods of time.
• Ability to pass a medical examination and be approved to wear a respirator.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test which requires no facial hair that interferes with the respirator-to-face piece seal.