What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace Operator position at Hydro?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
What you will be doing
The Furnace Operator is responsible for calculating furnace additions, operation and preparation of the Holding furnaces for casting,
and the operation and preparation of the melt furnace. These duties include but, are not limited to the calculation, weighing, and
charging of scrap, alloys, molten metal into these furnaces, fluxing, stirring, skimming, and sampling the furnaces. Adhering to strict
environmental requirements, including following each charge plan. Required to monitor the baghouse operation and react to all alarms
What will make you successful?
Ensuring that all environmental and safety requirements and practices are followed.
Calculate, select, collect and weigh the proper alloy/metal mix to be melted in an assigned furnace charge.- Charge the furnaces with the above materials, which includes all alloys, purchase scrap, pure metal, butts and chips and casting
- Drain and Clean furnaces with cleaning tools.
- Fluxing Stirring, skimming and sampling furnaces.
- Monitor all conditions of furnaces, fullness – temperature- and cleanliness.
- Transfer molten metal from melter into holding furnace.
- Perform housekeeping duties
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com