Seeking highly qualified Caster or Foundryman with experience in jewelry casting or precision investment casting. A self starter with the ability to lead a small quick turn production casting operation plus work with a R&D team to develop new casting capabilities. * Run a small casting operation efficiently and on schedule * Plan and estimate quick turn casting jobs * Interact and work with the sales coordinator to schedule and meet the customer requirements * Work hands on while meeting foundry goals * Direct the work of casting assistants to meet foundry goals * Work with the companies technical staff to develop and innovate new precision casting capability * Participate in technology transfer to other company sites including travel and may include interim remote assignment for some period of time Experience * Five years of experience in a precision casting environment * Two years of experience in a casting or foundry position responsible for the entire casting function Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Knowledge of the various investment casting methods * Specific knowledge and understanding of the flask investment casting method * Knowledge and understanding of a variety of casting equipment; ability to quickly learn and master new equipment * Knowledge and capability of casting a variety of alloys including precious metals, stainless steel and aluminum * Knowledge and capability of wax patterns and wax finishing. Knowledge and capability of gating and sprue design and placement for a wide variety of part types. Knowledge and capability of tree design and construction for efficient production * Knowledge and capability of metal finishing and polishing, including tree and sprue removal and finishing to customer requirements * Knowledge of accuracy capability and factors in casting * Good knowledge of manufacturing process flow and ability to constantly review and improve the casting workflow * Good communication skills to work with the staff and to direct casting assistants * Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel * A general knowledge of solid CAD and the ability to review and understand CAD designs Contact Clickhereto apply online. Other Jobs]]> http://images.jobcentral.com/companylogos/3dsystems.gif 2009-11-26 http://images.jobcentral.com/companylogos/3dsystems.gif 2009-11-26