Job Description:

• 1) Removes, replaces, and adjusts nozzles and cylinders of diecasting machines: Disconnects and removes gooseneck from gooseneck machine, using wrenches, chain falls, and hoist.

• 2) Knocks nozzle loose with bar and hammer.

• 3) Drives replacement nozzle into gooseneck.

• 4) Reinstalls gooseneck in metal pot, aligning nozzle with gate according to scale measurements.

• 5) Removes plunger from sleeve of cold-shot machine, using wrenches, and pushes defective sleeve from machine.

• 6) Installs new sleeve by inserting holding pin, making screw adjustments, and taking scale measurements.

• 7) Periodically inspects nozzle and sleeve adjustments along machine line.

• 8) Assists other workers in adjusting, installing, and removing diecasting machine nozzles and cylinders.

• 9) Keeps records of sleeve and nozzle adjustments and replacements.

• 10) May replace movable gooseneck setup with new parts.