Position Summary:

The Utility Technician is responsible for the maintenance of all pour barrels, jackets and hoists; housekeeping responsibility for PA room, pigment area and south dock including spills, debris and other items; coordinating with the Environmental Safety & Health Manager to maintain adherence to labeling and waste management processes and guidelines; assist Process Engineer with sieve analysis and other material testing.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain pour barrels, keeping inside of barrels free of debris and mix build-up
Maintain barrel jackets, keeping outside of jacket free of loose mix build-up
Clean pour hooks so that they are free of mix build-up which can fall onto a mold
Replace pour barrels in jackets as needed
Make screens for pour barrels
Inform Supervisor or Casting Manager of any issues with maintaining barrels
Maintain cleanliness of PA room, pigment area and south dock areas including spills, debris and unneeded items
Maintain safety labeling for Casting area including pigment barrels/buckets/pitchers per OSHA requirements
Maintain 55 gallon mix scrap weight record
Assist ESH Manager in waste management process for Casting department
Assist Process Engineer with sieve analysis and other material testing as necessary
Other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

Ability to demonstrate comprehension of positional work instructions
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Capable of becoming forklift certified
Able to work overtime including weekends
Able to stand for minimum of 10 hours
Lift minimum of 50 lbs
Operate heavy machinery including air hammer
Able to wear a full face respirator
Must complete Durcon Waste Management Handling Training Program within 30 days of position assigment

Educational/Training/ Experience:

Less than high school education
Minimum 3 months work experience