Continuous Casting System Technician

The Continuous Casting System Technician is responsible for setting up and operating the horizontal continuous caster (CC) according to standard procedures and output requirements.

 Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Authorities

• Operate coreless induction furnaces (melter and caster)
• Operate the furnace power supply controls – metal temps to 2800°F
• Operate touch screen controls for CC operations
• Operate manual and automatic plasma cut-off operations
• Operate horizontal rod straightener
• Operate rod finish saw
• Build (ram-refractory-powder) liner for furnaces – melter and caster type
• Use cement type refractories to build and form side ports in the caster
• Assemble water cooled casting molds
• Monitor water cooling system and casting support systems
• Measure and melt raw materials in melter for small pigging operation
• Ongoing training and technical operations of special alloy CC operations
• Undergo special training for emergencies – power loss situations
• Casting operation will require continuous monitoring, must be able to work until a process is completed
• Understand and follow all Polymet Quality Management System (QMS) documents
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to do so.

 Minimum:

• Training in vocational schools or an associate degree
• Exceptional mechanical skills and manual dexterity

 Preferred:

• Understanding of metallurgy and casting principles
• Prior experience in foundry operating coreless induction furnaces
• Prior experience with horizontal continuous casting furnace