Melt Operator

JOB SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the basic operation of all melting, holding furnaces and related equipment.
• Operate a lift truck safely.
• Clean and inspect all furnaces.
• Fill out all related paper work correctly.
• Keep metal levels in all furnaces at the correct levels at all times.
• Pour scrap in Hoppers into the re-melts according to the type of alloy safely.
• Accurately keep the Hoppers fill at the correct levels at Trim stations.
• Receive metal and store according to the control plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to "Tap Out" metal from furnaces safely according to the Control Plan.
• Keep area clean at all times.
• Bend up bands from ingots and scrap accordingly. (12" to 20" long)
• Communicate problems to your supervisor and the next shift.
• Interpretation of control charts appropriate to department.
• Operate the scales correctly.
• Deliver metal to machines in a safe manner.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

1. Ability to work with limited supervision and ability to multi-task.
2. Forklift license.
3. Ability to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required.
4. 1 to 2 years of experience handling metal and cleaning furnaces
5. Demonstrates basic mathematical skills
6. Able to understand written work instructions
7. Able and willing to stand for eight hours
8. Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent