Foundry Operator

**Tasks and responsibilities**:

- Collect samples for analysis
- Pour and regulate molten metal flows into molds to produce ingots or other castings, using ladles and hand-controlled mechanisms
- Prepare molten metal using various degassing and alloy addition techniques
- Following gauge temperature readings and according to product criteria cast molten aluminum into ceramic molds
- Ensure molds are clean and properly set up for casting operations
- Position equipment (ladles and crucibles);
- Remove excess metal (skim slag) from pots using hand tools and skimmers and collect scrap for recycling;
- Charge crucibles with ingot and revert to specific amounts of metal**:

- Loading and unloading of molds from furnaces

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques to effectively maximize the manufacturing and distribution of goods;
- Knowledge of gauges, dials and other indicators to evaluate proper machinery functioning;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Demonstrate good communication skills;
- Possess good judgement overall;
- Effective time management skills;
- Knowledge of machinery maintenance and ability to judge when it is needed;
- Possess good reading and writing skills
- Ability to work in a challenging environment with higher operating temperatures
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

**About Howmet Aerospace