Job Description
Job Description
Description : Summary
The Melting Operator is responsible for working safely while operating the aluminum melting machinery. Melting Operators will be involved with key functions within the Melt department in order to meet production needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Follows safety rules 100% of the time.
- Contributes to a safe work environment by following housekeeping guidelines.
- Maintains good attendance.
- Follows instructions and works to meet daily job assignments and KPI’s.
- Strictly follow the instructions during operations, as well as maintenance of the equipment
- Cleaning of working areas
- Operating melting, holding and / or chip furnaces via control panel and manual controls
- Safe operation of a forklift as part of the furnace charge bucket loading process
- Monitoring the melting equipment function
- Applying production control requirements to the loading order of materials
- Logging the amount of materials used, scrap counts and other data
- Transferring molten aluminum or aluminum chips
- Ensuring the proper supply of liquid aluminum is delivered to the casting area
- Monitoring and managing the temperature and quality of aluminum liquid, including performing temperature and composition testing
- Inspecting and preventatively cleaning and maintaining the melting equipment
- Safe operation of a forklift as part of the molten aluminum transfer operation
- Degassing of casting ladles
- Shift inspection of forklifts
- Cleaning of working areas
- Other Relevant work
Skills and Experience
High School Diploma or GEDSix months experience in a manufacturing environment.Ability to read and understand written documentsOrganizational Culture
Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe workReporting to work on time and with a positive attitudeResponsible for staying focused on tasks at handBeing responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the dayMaintains a good working relationship with co-workersSupport a positive and steady workflow through the companyWorks with a sense of urgency when neededSupport, coach or mentor co-workers when neededPositively support change throughout the companyPhysical Work Conditions
Must be able to work in a hot environmentMust be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weightMust be able to lift 50 – 65 poundsMust be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per dayMust be able to wear personal protective equipment when requiredPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Requirements :