Melt Furnace Operator

Job Description

Description:

Summary

The Melting Operator is responsible for working safely while operating the aluminum melting machinery. Melting Operators will be involved with key functions within the Melt department in order to meet production needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follows safety rules 100% of the time.

Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines.

Maintains good attendance.

Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.

Strictly follow the instructions during operations, as well as maintenance of the equipment

Cleaning of working areas

Operating melting, holding and/or chip furnaces via control panel and manual controls

Safe operation of a forklift as part of the furnace charge bucket loading process

Monitoring the melting equipment function

Applying production control requirements to the loading order of materials

Logging the amount of materials used, scrap counts and other data

Transferring molten aluminum or aluminum chips

Ensuring the proper supply of liquid aluminum is delivered to the casting area

Monitoring and managing the temperature and quality of aluminum liquid, including performing temperature and composition testing

Inspecting and preventatively cleaning and maintaining the melting equipment

Safe operation of a forklift as part of the molten aluminum transfer operation

Degassing of casting ladles

Shift inspection of forklifts

Cleaning of working areas

Other Relevant work

Skills and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Six months experience in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and understand written documents

Organizational Culture

Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work

Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude

Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand

Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers

Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

Works with a sense of urgency when needed

Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed

Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

Must be able to work in a hot environment

Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight

Must be able to lift 50 – 65 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Requirements:

Full-time