Melting Operator 3rd shift

Summary of Key Responsibilities

The core purpose of this role is to keep the die casting machines and melting furnaces running smoothly by handling and supplying molten aluminum. This is a crucial task to prevent downtime, which can be very costly in a production setting.

Daily Tasks

- Operating Furnaces: You'll be in charge of a specific melting furnace, ensuring it's running correctly.

- Alloy Management: It's critical to make sure the different types of aluminum alloys don't get mixed up. This requires great attention to detail.

- Quality Control: A key part of the job is taking samples for quality checks. This happens every shift for the melting furnaces and weekly for the dosing units.

- Maintenance: You'll be responsible for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks. This is a proactive approach where you'll perform routine checks and small repairs on the melting furnaces, preheat station, and dosing units to prevent breakdowns.

- Workplace Organization: You'll be expected to follow the 5S methodology, which is a system for keeping your workspace clean, organized, and efficient.

- Shift Handoffs: It's important to communicate with the next shift leader to ensure a smooth transition and report any equipment issues.

- Material Handling: You will be responsible for properly handling and storing incoming alloys.

This role isn't just about individual tasks; it's about working as part of a team. You'll be expected to collaborate with shift supervisors and the Die Casting Manager to schedule maintenance. You also need to keep an eye on the equipment and suggest ways to reduce downtime.

Safety is a top priority.

- You must always wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- You must know and follow emergency procedures, including evacuating to the designated meeting point.

- You are empowered to stop production if you see a safety hazard and must report it immediately.

Qualifications & Skills

- Education: High School Diploma or a technical school certificate.

- Skills: Communication, ABB Robots, CNC, aluminum

- Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

- Detail-Oriented: A strong focus on accuracy, especially when handling different alloys and taking quality samples.

- Forklift Operator: A crucial skill for handling incoming materials and moving equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person