Casting / Melting Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Casting Operator Casting/Melting

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Casting

Reports to: Supervisor

Purpose:

The Casting/Melting Operator is responsible for monitoring equipment, making adjustments as necessary to maintain quality, and reporting any changes in conditions they can’t control.

General Duties:

Ensure equipment is operating within specified parameters

Operation of melting furnaces: Material handling, charging, alloying melting furnaces

Build 20 Metric Ton charges continuous throughout the shift

Load the charges in 1450 degree melting furnaces

Safely Operate 15,000# forklifts

Perform Spectrometer testing to plan refinements

Perform fluxing and refinements to the metal to ensure quality

Manually transfer 15 Metric Ton of 1450 degree metal from Melters to Holders

Clean and maintain daily maintenance on metal troughs

Perform and monitor equipment checks

Clean, inspect, and maintain furnaces

Perform and maintain quality checks

Manual set up of casting operations and maintain good casting conditions

Able to shutoff metal blowouts during production

Performs work by SOP’s

Maintain good 5S in work area, equipment, and tools

Performs other duties as required

Maintain and support 5s activities outside the working areas

Safely operate 20 Metric Ton overhead cranes Skills:

Ability to work both independently and as a team

Basic troubleshooting and problem solving

Ability to identify nonstandard situations and respond accordingly

Self-Driven Requirements:

High school degree or GED equivalency.

Basic mechanical aptitude

Must be willing to work a (4 Star) 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM to 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM

Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting, walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing

Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment

Must always work safely

Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment (Summer time heat index in excess of 135 degrees and sub-freezing temperature during winter months)

Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances

Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally

Able to accurately use basic math

Molten metal experience strongly preferred

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