Ingot Header
Pour molten, nonferrous metals into solidifying ingots. Also known as Billet Header, Casting Header, Ingot Caster
Pours molten, nonferrous metals into solidifying ingots to compensate for shrinkage that occurs when ingots cool in their molds: Dumps specified amount of metal and flux into pot of gas- or oil-fired furnace. Reads temperature indicators and adjusts furnace flame to melt heading metal. Adds metal to molds to compensate for shrinkage, using ladle. Stencils identifying characters on top of solidified ingots, using special hammer tool. Opens mold and removes ingot, using tongs.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $22,000 – $52,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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