Jewelry Caster

Herff Jones
Warwick, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2022 CLOSED ON 3/16/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jewelry Caster position at Herff Jones?

Jewelry 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.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.

Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
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