Large Shapes Specialist (Casting)

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 6:30am-3:00pmThe role of large shapes specialist is to operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of refractory into molds.  Facilitate the safe and efficient preparation, mixing, casting, firing and finishing of refractory shapes.  Complete work orders to build products of optimal quality with on-time delivery. What you'll be doing:Correctly determine required raw materials, supplies, tools, and equipment needed to create refractory shapes.Precisely measure mold(s) to verify quality and dimensional accuracy in accordance with drawing specifications; identify molds that are out of tolerance take appropriate action(s).Thoroughly examine molds to ensure they are clean, smooth, and properly coated.Evaluate the quality of raw materials based on pre-determined standards.Measure amounts, temperatures, and characteristics of ingredients, and mix to prescribed recipe to ensure accuracy and uniformity.Cast refractory using casting equipment, including vibrators and mounting apparatus.Perform QC (Quality control) procedures, such as grinding and finishing, to ensure part(s) meet the defined quality criteria.Inspect shape(s) for part strength and integrity, and surface quality and dimensional accuracy discrepancies.Safely operate cranes, fork trucks, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.  Maintain required department records (i.e., related paperwork and computer transactions), as needed.Why work for Pyrotek Cortland?  Check out our video!Click the I'm Interested button so our hiring team can review your application and schedule time to speak with you soon! What happens next?  Once you submit your application / resume, a member of the recruiting team will send you an email with a self-schedule link to speak with one of our Recruiters.  Watch your email for that link!