Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Boose Aluminum Foundry
Contact: Dawn Weaver(717) 336-5581dawn@boosealum.com
Reports To: Product Development Manager Job Code: PATTAPP
Job Objectives: Working from drawings, makes quality wood patterns and core box equipment
Meet or exceed customer expectations while maintaining BAF core values
Essential Job Functions:
Studies customer prints and determines components needed to make patterns
Makes wood patterns in compliance with the customer’s specifications
Mounts the pattern on a board, rigs it to the flask size and adds the gating
Sends patterns to the Molding Departments to make sample castings; makes changes to the patterns as required by foundry inspection and/or by the customer
Makes on-line repairs to patterns as requested or required
Makes wooden bottom boards as required by the production process
Repairs and/or paints core boxes as required
Rigs shell core boxes to fit shell core machines
Builds molding boxes if required by the no-bake process
Checks problem castings to determine needed modifications to patterns
Actively participates in training with Pattern Maker & Riggers and/or Product Development Manager
Keeps a log of hours completed for training schedule
Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to maintain quality control of processes and products.
General Functions
Maintain a clean work area.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
Record time and production each day using Shop Floor Manager or Production Sheet. Keep accurate count of cores/castings/molds completed.
Participate in cross-training when required or requested.
Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Specific Job Rules:
Pattern gating questions should be referred to the Product Development Manager
Sample tickets must accompany new or re-worked patterns or coreboxes to their respective departments
During the course of any pattern repair work, check equipment for dents, nicks, flat spots, lettering, etc. Repair as necessary to eliminate scrap or re-work
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Various wood working equipment
Various hand tools
Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment:
Safety Glasses
Hearing Protection (while working with machinery or in production area)
Safety Shoes (in good condition with no holes)
Leather gloves (recommended but not mandatory)
Safety Rules & Functions:
Be committed to safety. Do not attempt to perform a function that you have not been trained on. If unsure . . . ASK.
Maintain clear aisles (nothing blocking exits, fire extinguishers, etc.).
Check equipment prior to use and notify Supervisor or Leader immediately if defective.
Follow all rules of the Lockout/Tagout procedures when performing preventive maintenance, making adjustments, or assisting with equipment repair.
Dust collector must be on when running all vented equipment
Solvents, glues, paints, aerosols & other flammables must be kept in metal safety cans with flame arrestor inside. Such cans have spring-loaded lids.
Machine Guards:
o Radial saws must have blade guards on each side of blade and automatic retraction mechanism in place before operating.
o Table saws must have guards in place at all times
o Band saws must have guard over entire non-cutting portion of blade before operating
o Grinding wheel tool rests must be within 1/8” of wheel surface at all times. Tongue guards may not have more than ¼” clearance and the spindle nut must be covered
Any tools with mushroomed heads, loose handles, etc. are strictly prohibited and should be replaced or repaired.
Only approved air nozzles/blow guns with safety tips are to be used; Air nozzles/blow guns are not to be altered in any manner.
Do not leave machines running while unattended
Loose clothing may not be worn when operating equipment
Air may not be used for cleaning purposes on equipment, yourself, or others.
Notify your Supervisor, Leader or EHS Department when a leak, spill, or other release occurs. Clean up spills and leaks promptly using dry methods (e.g., sand, absorbents).
Follow all other departmental and plant-wide safety rules.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the Company’s safety program and procedures.
$21.00-$28.00 hour