What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furnace Tender - Aluminum Division 2nd shift position at Le Sueur Incorporated?
Starting Pay: $25.00/hr. base
(plus additional $1.25 shift differential and $1.75 shift premium)
Job Description
Position Summary: Performs a variety of tasks such as alloying metals to specification, re-melting scrap; transferring and pouring molten metal into molds, bull ladles, or trucks; regulating furnace/metal temperature; stirring furnace, skimming off dross and cold flux; maintaining and cleaning furnace, making repairs; delivering ingots and molten metal to casting machines; or monitoring, identifying and labeling ingot inventory. Inspects for quality, defects, and deviations from specifications.
- Responsible for quality of work and appropriately resolving unusual operating conditions.
- Routinely operates a forklift.
- Generally works at an assigned workstation.
- Willingly modifies work schedule and duties to accommodate Company needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
- May require the successful completion of specific education, training, or certifications.
Minimum Education: Reading and understanding English language work instructions
Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Skills/Experience: Six months of forklift experience, effective computer use, basic Math skills, independent decision-making, and effective self-management.
Preferred Skills/Experience: One year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
Functional Requirements
Consistently able to:
- Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending
- Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
- Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
- Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
- See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
- Read and understand written English language work instructions
- Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
- Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
- Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Protective Footwear
- Hearing Protection
- Protective Eyewear
- Gloves
- Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks
Salary : $25 - $28