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HERFF JONES, Caster/Investment Operator- Warwick, RI
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
The Herff Jones Operations team, based in Warwick, RI is looking for a Caster/Investment Operators to join our team.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Manager of Wax and Casting, you will be responsible for preparing and pouring investment material around the wax trees contained in flasks. Secondary responsibility will include assisting in the metal casting room.
At Herff Jones we may have been around for 100 years, but we still have the mentality of a scrappy startup. For you, that means your job may grow and change over time. But don’t worry, we would never ask an employee to take on an assignment they didn’t already have the right skill sets they needed to succeed. As we see it for right now, however, here are the challenges that we want you to tackle:
Prepares investment material to use for casting ultrium and precious metal rings.
Weighs out specified amounts of dry investment, water and mix according to the prescribed procedure.
Removes and cleans the mixing tools.
Efficiently operators an agitating table and vacuum bell.
Pours investment into flasks containing wax trees and rings.
Mixes ingredients according to prescribed specifications.
Observes the meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures and pressures.
Responsible for quality control. Making adjustments as necessary to produce wax rings within specifications. Rejects wax rings outside of specifications.
Operates within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Responsible for reading and identifying information located on the data sheets.
Checks vacuum pump daily.
Cleans all tools, part and equipment used.
Checks the room temperature and humidity periodically and advises supervision of changes or malfunctions
Prepares, cleans tree bases and returns to tree up station
Completing daily production logs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications
Must follow all safety instructions and operate equipment as trained.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
1 – 3 years’ experience in a Casting/Investment role preferred, in addition to meeting the following requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English is required
Multi-tasking skills
Strong communication skills
Excellence organizational and recorded keeping skills are critical.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including overtime and on Saturdays, often on short notice.
Ability to establish priorities and work independently.
Ability to work well with people having different ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds; understand the cultural differences of different groups.
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
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