Primary Function:

Perform necessary operations to build a quality ceramic shell encasing the wax sprue assembly. Must exhibit average proficiency in the use of personal computers

Tools and Equipment:

Autoclave unit, putty knives, carts, fork truck,burnout furnaces, hand drills, thermometers, electronic media, etc.

Material:

Petroleum based waxes

Direction of Others:

None Working Procedure:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Department Supervisor, or the Process Control Operator, or the Mold Prep. A, the Mold Prep.

B THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT. 1

Shall follow all of the safety requirements as posted on the job safety card. 2 Shall receive daily work assignments from the Department Supervisor. 3 Shall consistently follow the foundry department work instructions for the particular function assigned, including, but not limited to the autoclave, patch and dip, or the burnout operation. 4 Shall visually inspect the shells throughout the shell process for potential process deficiencies or potential sources of scrapped sprues, notifying the department supervisor or Process Control Operator. 5 Shall monitor all machinery for potential maintenance, notifying the Department Supervisor or Process Control Operator of same. 6 Shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition. 7 Shall maintain all labor vouchers, records, and files, in addition to a variety of logs where accuracy is paramount, and enter all required information into the Company software in a timely manner. 8 Shall maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition. 9 Shall attend and successfully complete hazardous material / waste handling classes. 10 Shall attend and successfully complete training in proper lifting techniques. 11 Shall attend and successfully complete lock out / tag out training classes . 12 Shall perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in an area with extremely high heat.

Special Skills Required:

Must have good working knowledge of personal computers and related software. Must have sufficient strength to perform the physical demands of the job. No minimum formal educational achievement required.