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Job Snapshot
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Employee Type:
Full-Time -
Location:
Chambersburg, PA -
Job Type:
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Experience:
Not Specified -
Date Posted:
2/19/2021
Job Description
This position is responsible for the operation of hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Be able to determine iron requirements for a ladle (class & weight)
- Receive hot metal from delivery ladle
- Skim slag from pouring ladle
- Take and record temperature readings and add chills as required
- Keep pouring basin full throughout the completion of the pour
- “Pig” excess iron
- Insure preheat of ladle
- Chip slag from ladle spout
- Adhere to all safety and health standards
- Position weights on mold as required
The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process will have the opportunity to request accommodation during the application process.
Job Requirements
Critical Competencies
- Must be able to operate electric hoist to move metal ladle in a safe and efficient manner
- Must be able to control the pour of metals into molds
- Must be able to take temperature readings and maintain required records
- Ability to measure quantities of material to be added to the ladle
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Successful completion of TB Woods PIV/Forklift License training and certification required upon hire
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
Work environment includes regular exposure to noise levels at or above 85 decibels, dust particles, and constant exposure to extreme heat. Some work stations require use of a respirator. Work is done from an elevated platform. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required to be worn during shift.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time, good hand and finger dexterity, and ability to lean, bend, twist, and reach. Incumbent would be required to walk on inclines and climb stairs to and from the elevated platform.
EEO Statement: The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as an ""Altra Company."" Altra Industrial Motion Corp. and all Altra Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you have a disability and need assistance accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request assistance by sending an email to assistance@altramotion.com.
