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Direct Chill Casting Specialist - TS Europe

Direct Chill Casting Specialist - TS

Europe
Europe • Technical Service - Foreign 372

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Job Type
Full-time

Description
Wagstaff is seeking multiple Direct Chill
Casting Specialists. A successful candidate
must be eligible to work in India and/or
Europe. This application is based in Europe.
Please visit our website to view the India-
based position.

Job Summary
Apply extrusion billet and/or rolling ingot
casting knowledge and experience to the unique
set of technical circumstances at each customer
location, including but not limited to evaluating
customer sites, and reading, analyzing and
interpreting data to develop recommendations
for optimal utilization of Wagstaff supplied
equipment. Substantial and extended
international and domestic travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in

Metallurgical Engineering or Materials
Science
Extrusion Billet and/or Rolling Ingot
Casting Experience

General Characteristics

Acquires basic knowledge and develops

skills in a specific practice area
Applies prescribed and/or standard
techniques and procedures in accordance
with established criteria to perform
assigned tasks
Exercises limited judgment on details of
work and in application of standard

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methods for conventional work
Acquires an understanding of professional
and ethical responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Runs a complete project or process of

standard complexity
Performs standard computations or
analysis Exercises basic knowledge in
Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC
casting process

Leadership Skills

Assign tasks to and coordinate work with

designers. Coordinate with other
departments as necessary

Direction Received

Receives close supervision on unusual or

difficult problems, and general review of
all aspects of work
Must work independently, without
supervision, exercising discretion and
independent judgment on standard
products or projects

Communication Skills

Ability to fluently speak, read, and write in

English
Academic oral and technical writing skills
Attends project meetings and presents
specific aspects of engineering assignment.
May occasionally lead the meetings

Primary Job Responsibilities

Oversee and/or perform pre-sales

technical site evaluations, installations and
start-ups of Wagstaff supplied equipment,
and troubleshooting of Wagstaff supplied
equipment
Provide advice, guidance and training to
customers and Technical Service
department personnel regarding the
installation and operation of Wagstaff
equipment and optimization of cast house
operations unique to each installation
Read, analyze and interpret molten metal
quality data, and develop
recommendations and/or adjustments
based on that reading, analysis and
interpretation to improve and optimize
casting equipment and processes unique to
each cast house
Oversee and manage the installation of
Wagstaff equipment at customers’ sites
ensuring that site meets specifications and
that equipment will operate efficiently and
with maximum effectiveness
Perform post-installation courtesy visits to
review casting processes and advise
customers regarding Wagstaff supplied
equipment performance to achieve
improved quality and yields
Become a subject matter expert on at least
one Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC
casting process i.e. Billet or ingot
Domestic and international travel required
depending upon customer and company
business needs
Draft and/or review technical papers for
publication or presentation at industry
conferences
Participate in research activities related to
aluminum casting technologies
Abide by company policies
Assist in drafting and/or reviewing
technical bulletins, procedures and
manuals
In order to achieve business objectives,
work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be
required
Other duties as assigned

Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job on
Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily
in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate
controlled general office environment. Close
computer work is regularly required. The work
usually involves minimal physical exertion. The
noise level in the general office environment is
usually moderate.This job may require
occasional or more frequent interaction with
employees on the manufacturing shop floor.
While on the shop floor, the employee may be
exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or
caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment
and parts, and other risks associated with a
manufacturing environment. Because of this
environment and associated risks, coordination
with shop floor managers/employees may be
necessary before entering the shop floor, and use
of job appropriate personal protective equipment
and clothing is required on the shop floor. The
noise level on the shop floor is often loud.This job
may also require occasional or more frequent
travel to and work at customer sites. While at
customer sites, the employee may be exposed to
fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts,
and other risks associated with a construction
and/or manufacturing environment. Because of
this environment and associated risks,
coordination with customer
managers/employees may be necessary before
entering the customer site, and use of job
appropriate personal protective equipment and
clothing is required at customer sites. The noise
level at customer sites is often loud.

Mental & Physical Requirements

The physical and mental requirements described
below are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Constant -71%+, Frequent-31-70%, Occasional- 11-
30%, Seldom, 0-10%

Reading Frequent
Lift 10 lbs. or less Frequent
Writing Frequent
Lift 10-25 lbs. Frequent
Speaking Frequent
Lift 26-50 lbs. Occasional
Interpreting Data Frequent
Lift 51-100 lbs. Occasional
Planning Frequent
Lift 101+ lbs. N/A
Organizing Frequent
Carry 10 lbs. or less Frequent
Supervising Occasional
Carry 10-25 lbs. Frequent
Problem Solving Frequent
Carry 26-50 lbs. Occasional
Attention to Detail Constant
Carry 51-100 lbs. Seldom
Multi-Tasking Occasional
Carry 101+ lbs. N/A
Sit Frequent
Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 10 lbs. or less
Frequent
See Constant
Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 10-25 lbs.
Occasional
Stand Frequent
Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 26-50 lbs.
Occasional
Walk Frequent
Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 51-100 lbs.
Seldom
Drive Seldom
Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer 101+ lbs. N/A
Hear Frequent
Climb/Balance Occasional
Turn/Twist/Lean Frequent
Stoop/Kneel/Squat Occasional
Reach/Manual Dexterity Frequent
Crouch/Crawl Occasional
Bend Occasional

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