Meltroom Operator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for operator functions in the Melt Room, leading in the melt process of precious metals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions/duties satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs work of a recurring nature requiring mechanical aptitude; may use special or standard hand tools dependent upon job; produce products according to verbal or written instructions; operation of hand tools, power tools and operation of equipment as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months manufacturing related experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must have direct experience with heavy machinery or extruding.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is consistently required to stand. The Employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and controls. The Employee is frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Seeing: 75-100% of the time

Hearing: 75-100% of the time

Standing/Walking/Mobility: 50-74% of the time

Sitting: 50-74% of the time

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: 25-49% of the time

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 50-74% of the time

(Must be able to lift 75 lbs. regularly)

Grasping, using hands, arms, fingers: 75-100% of the time

Communication: 50-74% of the time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Meltroom is a hot environment. Continuous standing is required. This is a very physical job.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by Employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.