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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare equipment
   • Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs
   • Lift and maintain die temperatures at the appropriate level
   • Apply die coat in the correct sequence
   • Locate and close die
   • Place die on machine and attach and tighten toggle clamps to required torque
   • Attach air cooling to the die as specified if required
2. Remove materials
   • Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage
   • Remove any flash from the die surface
   • Store parts in a manner that minimises damage
   • Operate shot blaster according to procedures
   • Take chemical analysis of melt and apply remedial action as required
   • Dross and/or degas furnace
   • Clean work area of coating and shot residue
   • Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs
3. Determine job requirements
   • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
4. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
5. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparatus in accordance with SOPs
6. Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
   • Mix die coat in correct proportion in accordance with SOPs
7. Lift and maintain die temperatures at the appropriate level
8. Apply die coat in the correct sequence
9. Place die on machine and attach and tighten toggle clamps to required torque
10. Attach air cooling to the die as specified if required
11. Carry out manual pouring
    • Undertake pour in a manner which reduces porosity and lamination
12. Identify conditions that contribute to inferior castings or rejects
13. Allow adequate cooling time
14. Pour at a continuous and appropriate rate during filling
15. Monitor condition of die coating condition and re-spray as required
    • Remove parts in a manner that minimises damage
16. Remove any flash from the die surface
17. Store parts in a manner that minimises damage
    • Operate shot blaster according to procedures
18. Take chemical analysis of melt and apply remedial action as required
19. Dross and/or degas furnace
20. Clean work area of coating and shot residue
21. Complete reports/records in accordance with SOPs

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Metals include one (1) or more of the following:	aluminium aluminium alloys non-ferrous ferrous
Appropriate safety clothing and apparatus includes one (1) or more of the following:	Aluminium Association safety status sheet recommendations glasses aluminised suits masks gloves gauntlet

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