McWane Ductile New Jersey-Pipe Maker

Assist in the production of ductile iron pipes by supporting the operation of casting machines. This role involves maintaining proper equipment conditions, handling materials safely, and ensuring quality production in a high-heat industrial environment

Pay Rate Between   $27.96 to $30.96

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check the temperature of the iron every half hour.

• Remove slag from iron, utilizing a skimmer.

• After each pouring, add a can of blacking into chute and trough.

• Remove build-up from quad ladle as needed.

• Always keep the quad ladle full.

• Ensure the trough is heated properly before commencing.

• While mold is spinning, apply grease on spigot ring using a brush.

• Remove the iron from spigot ring and spill tray.

• Remove sliver from trough.

• Remove all build-up of iron, slag, blacking from trough.

• Apply blacking as needed to prevent iron from sticking.

• Keep open communication with Iron Pourer, Trough-person and Machine Operator.

• Inspect casting machine mold for defects.

• Inspect and place each core on the casting machine.

• Utilize control panels to operate machines.

• Inspect and mark each pipe.

• Perform all Pipe Maker duties for relief purposes.

All rates are in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)