KSB - Thomson, GA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Thomson, GA
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
About the position
The Foundry Employee Level 2 role at KSB involves ensuring efficient and safe foundry operations through various molding processes. The technician will operate heavy equipment, maintain molds, and analyze defects to improve mold quality, all while adhering to safety regulations and promoting effective communication within the team.
Responsibilities
- Adhering to environmental health and safety regulations
- Promoting good housekeeping and conducting daily inspections to prevent downtime of tools and equipment
- Organizing and preparing patterns for molding processes
- Supporting team efforts through effective communication and collaboration
- Analyzing molding and casting defects to suggest corrective actions
- Completing appropriate paperwork to ensure accuracy and accountability
- Rigging and operating up to 40,000 pounds with an overhead crane
- Creating molds from patterns and loose patterns and conducting blender calibrations
- Disassembling and re-assembling flasks and patching and repairing damaged molds
- Using a Baume hydrometer to ensure proper density of mold wash
- Reading and understanding work instructions to execute tasks effectively
- Applying mold wash using various methods, including brush, spray, and flow coat
- Understanding basic principles of risers, runner systems, and down sprues
- Demonstrating knowledge of equipment operation, including forklifts and mold handling machinery
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience operating overhead cranes
- Knowledge of rigging hardware
- Experience with forklifts
- Familiarity with blender and bobcat loader operation
- Ability to handle molds and manipulators
