Melt Operator - 3rd shift

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Melt Operator is responsible for observation inside furnaces, using television screens, to ensure that problems do not occur. Operate controls to move or discharge metal work pieces from furnaces. Prepare material to load into furnaces, including cleaning, crushing, or applying chemicals, by using crushing-machines, shovels, rakes, or sprayers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Drain, transfer, or remove molten metal from furnaces, and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps, or ladles
• Draw smelted metal samples from furnaces or kettles for analysis and calculate types and amounts of materials needed to ensure that materials meet specifications.
• Kindle fires, and shovel fuel and other materials into furnaces or onto conveyors by hand, with hoists, or by directing crane operators.
• Observe air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
• Regulate supplies of fuel and air, or control flow of electric current and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
• Remove impurities from the surface of molten metal, using strainers.
• Sprinkle chemicals over molten metal to bring impurities to the surface.
• Direct work crews in the cleaning and repair of furnace walls and flooring.
• Inspect furnaces and equipment to locate defects and wear.
• Record production data and maintain production logs.
• Scrape accumulations of metal oxides from floors, molds, and crucibles, and sift and store them for reclamation.

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have 1 year of continuous work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment; and/or equivalent military experience; and/or 2 years technical certifications
• Previous forklift experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with company employees, vendors, contractors, and all levels of management.
• Must be quality conscious, paying a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have excellent hand and eye coordination.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey, or you are a skilled professional, it’s important that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. Bocar US is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to you, your spouse, and your eligible children. In addition to safeguarding, you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer a wide range of benefits mapped out to meet your needs.

Below is an overview of Bocar US offerings:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short- and long-term disability
• 100% company paid basic life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, with optional critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Work-Life Balance
• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal and financial services
• Health & Wellness services
• Childcare & Senior care services
• Discounts on flights, cruises, car rentals, and much more!

About Bocar.:

Bocar Group, was establish in 1958 in Mexico City, originally as a manufacturer of pumps and carburetors, is the Parent company of Bocar US, Inc. Today Bocar Group has three business units, primarily serving three international automotive industry. Bocar US, Inc. is a high-end technology and quality-driven automotive company which produce high-pressure aluminum die casting, and machining for companies such as Daimler, Ford, and Toyota. Bocar US, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. BOCAR US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.