Foundry Assistant - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOUNDRY OPERATIONS SUPPORT** **(70%)
**** TECHNICAL FOUNDRY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SUPPORT*
* ** OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)
** Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives goals of the program and/or Mines.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Minimal Level of

Education and Experience:

High school diploma
**** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Other Attributes (KSAOs): 3+ years' experience in coreless induction melting operations, familiarity and experience with foundry operations and sinter lining operations. Bull ladle and liquid metal handling experience.
** Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe of hire

Experience with coreless induction furnace melting operations.

Working knowledge of aluminum, bronze, iron, and steel melting practices.

Experience with refractory and sinter lining maintenance and repair.

Experience handling molten metal, including bull ladle operations and associated safety procedures.

Knowledge of foundry safety standards, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe operating practices.

Ability to assist with instruction and demonstration of foundry processes in a training or educational environment.

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot foundry equipment and related tools.

Ability to work safely in an environment involving heat, noise, dust, and heavy equipment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and program participants.
** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
**** Desired Level of

Education and Experience
** Five (5) or more years of foundry operations experience.

Experience supporting educational, workforce development, outreach, or technical training programs.

Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or training students, employees, or technical personnel.
** Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes (KSAOs)
** Advanced knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous alloy melting operations.

Experience with green sand, no-bake, shell, or other foundry molding processes.

Experience with casting finishing and post-processing operations, including grinding, cutting, and inspection.

Experience operating mobile manufacturing or outreach training equipment.

Ability to develop and deliver hands-on technical instruction to diverse audiences.

Familiarity with university laboratory, maker-space, or instructional shop environments.
** JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
*** Strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols and the proper use of PPE is required at all times.
** TOTAL REWARDS
**** Salary Rate:** $78, annually

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate's education, training and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
** Benefits:
** Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
* Flexible health and dental care options
* Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.
* Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
* Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
* Free RTD Ecopass for regional bus and lightrail

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have an on-campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.
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* HOW TO APPLY

**** Priority review of applications will begin on September 7.
** Applications must complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status) and upload the following (all required):
* Upload a resume or CV
* Upload a cover letter
* Names and contact information of three professional references

Applicants will notice there is only one upload box for all materials. This posting may be used to fill more than one vacancy based on business needs. Contact Kathleen Feighny in HR at kfeighny with any application questions.
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