CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world. 

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Caster plays a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality metalwork. This position involves cleaning and prepping casting flasks, using a heat gun and shrink wrap for mold preparation, and pickling silver to remove oxidation and impurities. The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of metal casting processes, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Caster is essential to maintaining smooth operations and producing flawless metal casts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mold Preparation:

• Dip assembled trees into ceramic slurries and apply silica-based coatings to build the mold shell, ensuring sufficient layers for casting.
• Clean and prepare casting flasks, removing dust, oils, and contaminants to ensure defect-free surfaces.

Casting Operations:

• Utilize a heat gun and shrink wrap to seal and prepare casting flasks for the production process.
• Handle molten metals with care and precision to ensure safe and accurate casting.

Post-Casting Processes:

• Immerse cast silver pieces in a pickling solution to remove oxidation, flux residue, and tarnish.
• Rinse and neutralize silver pieces after pickling to ensure a clean, polished finish.

Quality Assurance:

• Inspect molds, flasks, and finished casts for defects, taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of production and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 2+ years in a production environment, preferably in metal casting or foundry work.
• Familiarity with investment casting techniques, wax pattern handling, and ceramic mold preparation.
• Ability to ensure precision during tree assembly and mold preparation to prevent defects in the casting process.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, work in hot environments, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to handle physical workloads, including working with hand tools and repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge of different metals and alloys used in investment casting.
• Experience with mold coating techniques and ceramic material handling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Eager to take on responsibility with a personal sense of accountability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time, some sitting, some walking. Employees will be expected to repeat much of the physical motions throughout the shift that may include the use of their feet, legs, arms, wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Employees will operate a variety of equipment and hand tools in a repetitive manner requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and close visual attention. The employee must be able to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs if needed. 

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.