| Job Title |
Casting-machine Operator, Automatic |
| Job Description |
Operates One Or More Automatic Single- Or Multiple-mold
Casting Machines To Mold Storage Battery Parts, Such As Grids,
Connectors, And Posts: Loads Lead Bars Or Shovels Pig Lead And
Scrap Lead Into Melting Kettle. Ignites Burners And Sets
Controls To Melt Lead And Heat Molds To Specified Temperature.
Smokes Or Coats Mold With Compound To Prevent Sticking, Using
Acetylene Torch Or Spray Gun. Aligns And Adjusts Mold Halves To
Ensure Casting Of Grids According To Specified Thickness, Using
Handtools. Turns Valves To Control Flow Of Lead To Ladles And
Water To Mold-cooling Sprays. Starts Machine That Automatically
Pours Specified Amount Of Lead From Ladle Into Mold. Inspects
Parts Ejected From Molds To Detect Defects Or Discolorations,
And Measures And Weighs Grids, Using Fixed Gauges And Scale, To
Ensure Conformance To Thickness And Weight Specifications.
Adjusts Temperatures Of Lead And Molds And Flow Of Lead Or Water
To Correct Defects. Removes Lead Adhering To Mold, Using Brush
Or Scraper. Skims Dross From Molten Lead, Using Hand Ladle. May
Operate Single-mold Machine Equipped With Press That
Automatically Trims Grids. May Repair Pipe Connections And
Stitch Or Replace Conveyor Belt, Using Handtools. May Change Or
Adjust Molds.
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