U.S. Pipe ยท 2 days ago
Hot Side Technician -Ladle
Bessemer, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelU.S. Pipe is a leading provider of quality water and wastewater products, with a commitment to supporting local governments and businesses. The Hot Side Technician - Ladle will be responsible for maintaining the supply of molten metal and performing various production duties to ensure quality pipe production.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure that slag is cleaned from molten metal in the machine ladle and prevented from flowing off the machine ladle with molten metal during casting process
Perform relief duties trough man, oven charger, and ladle car operator
Charge pipe in the annealing oven; operate casting machine to produce good quality pipe; assist casting machine operator with set-up for cast cycle and with other duties related to casting of large diameter pipe
Maintaining dry spray and blackening levels
Maintaining alloy levels for the large diameter and transfer ladles
Provide relief for iron pourers as needed as well as perform trough man duties, if needed
Maintain water cooler levels
Operate fork truck for various lifts as required as well as operate scrap truck as needed
Line and repair linings for ladles, trough chutes, ducks nest, stirrer beams, stirrer beam covers and burner top covers
Produce good quality cores for the large diameter pipe casting process, coat cores with blacking mixture; visually inspect cores for defects and maintain a proper mixture
Load finished cores into baskets; operate light forklift to deliver baskets of cores to the casting machines in casting department and furnish core pick-off operators with empty baskets and place full core baskets in stock
Assist with the core tooling cleaning operations in small diameter and large diameter core rooms; perform as well as general clean-up duties in the core rooms
Set up and operate machine to produce cores; visually inspect cores for defects, remove fins from core surface when present and record core production and delays per hour and per shift on standard forms
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Some Production experience preferred
Benefits
Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
Company
U.S. Pipe
U.S. Pipe is a manufacturer of ductile iron pipe products, fittings and joint restraints used in drinking water and wastewater systems.
Founded in 1899
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-15Acquired
Recent News
2025-07-02
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