Ductile Iron Technician

## Ductile Iron Technician Apply locations:
US
- Lynchburg
- Plant (PVC) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-57282
** Job Purpose & Description
** The Ductile Iron (DI) Technician is responsible for ensuring the overall quality, integrity, and efficient production of ductile iron products and equipment. The hours for this position will be Monday-Thursday 6aqm-2:30pm and Friday from 5am-1pm.
** Key Responsibilities**:
** Class-C Operator
*** Quality Control – Receiving and Inspection
* Visually inspect all incoming castings for defects and ensure that each part meets specifications
* When possible, repair defects utilizing various grinders
* Maintain accurate grinding wheel inventory
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required production reports (i.e. work order, indirect labor, QC defect)
* Parts Coating (Tar Coating)
* Ensure coating material maintains proper temperature, viscosity, and depth
* Receive parts from QC or other DI Operations
* Load parts in the immersion basket or on hooks as required
* Utilize overhead crane to immerse parts and remove from tanks
* Other duties as assigned
** Class-B Operator
*** Lateral 90/Lateral 90

FxM Assembly and Packaging
* Maintain full knowledge and understanding of Lateral 90 fittings, as well as the differences in size and configuration
* Assemble required fittings
* Proficient in ability to correctly assemble coupling to Lateral 90 for FxM fittings
* Ensure correct quantity, package and labeling for Lateral 90’s
* Maintain accurate inventory of required materials
* Gasket Inspection
* Inspect all DI gaskets for defects
* Trim excess flashing according to specifications
* Saddle Assembly
* Clean, maintain, and properly store saddle gaskets
* Properly cure saddle
* Assemble cured saddles and gaskets according to specifications
* Ensure proper packaging and labeling of completed assemblies
* Other duties as assigned
** Class-A Operator
*** Fitting Fabrication
* Recognize and identify all components of fabricated fittings
* Assemble fittings to sales order specifications
* Cement Lining
* Measure and blend concrete, sand, and Rhoplex liquid to proper consistency
* Apply cement to applicable fittings according to specifications
* Complete and verify documentation as required
* Manually unload trucks from foundries
* Assist in all 5S activities
* Other duties as assigned
** Job Requirements
** Education & Certificates:

High School diploma or GED required
** Technical

Skills & Experience:

** 1+ years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly preferred
** Competencies
* ** Strong basic math skills
* Ability to read and comprehend work order instructions, specifications, correspondence and other memos
* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written
* Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with various tools (i.e. grinders, basic hand tools, compressors, gauges, etc.)
** Key Relationships
** Incumbent will communicate regularly with peers within department and cross-functional departments, as well as with supervisors and other plant leadership.
** Working Conditions
*** Employee may be exposed to a Considerable level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other.
* May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
* Employee may be required to perform a Considerable level of specific tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, muscular action, body movements, working positions, posture changes, visual attentiveness).
* Employee will be required to wear protective eyewear, laboratory coat, appropriate gloves, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety shoes, hard hat, and/or other.
* Employee will be working in a non-climate-controlled plant environment and may be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures (hot or cold), depending upon the weather conditions.
** Pay & Benefits:
*** Starting hourly rate $21.71/hour
* Medical, dental and vision benefits
* 401 retirement
* Vacation/PTO time
* Paid holidays
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