JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible to direct the activities of labor to transform raw materials into liquid steel to produce steel castings with the mechanical properties necessary for customer applications. This position reports to and receives general direction from the Production Manager. Reporting to the Superintendent – Melters.

• Ensure safe working environment for employees
• Monitor daily analyses of chemists to ensure spectrometer is accurate with standardized analysis of castings and correct all revisions necessary
• Prepare standards of operations to inform employees of proper procedures
• Assist purchasing department in buying steel scrap and alloys
• Maintain and increase knowledge of melting processes
• Provide recommendations of alternative processes to improve operations at a low cost
• Undertake special projects assigned by the Production Manager
• Communicate with other Amsted Rail melting facilities

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science
• Four to six years experience in metallurgical engineering and electric arc furnace melting
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards and specifications relating to product design and application, spectrometer analysis, furnace chemical reactions, engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to direct and motivate people, complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, work well with others, organized, responsible, self-motivated, and able to provide professional insight to enhance material quality

PREFERRED

• Experience working in green sand foundry
• Knowledge of refractory products

12 ATTRIBUTES

• Ensures accountability
• Action Oriented
• Communicates effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Decision quality
• Develops Talent
• Cultivates innovation
• Plans and Aligns
• Situational adaptability
• Builds effective teams
• Drives vision and purpose
• Optimizes work processes

Salary info:

$75000 - $80000 / hr