Furnace Operator -Yankton

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

About the role

This position involves operating mobile equipment, managing furnace charges, and ensuring safe and efficient production processes in an aluminium extrusion facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment (forklift, skid loader, sweeper, overhead crane).
• Accurately weigh up furnace charges and identify different scrap alloys.
• Operate chargers to charge scrap metal into furnaces.
• Remove foreign material (steel wire, bands, cardboard, wood, etc.) while filling chargers.
• Flux furnaces (mixing metal in furnace with argon gas).
• Operate chargers without damaging furnace refractory.
• Properly fill out paperwork for recording of charges and inspection reports.
• Follow proper procedure for charging furnaces to avoid molten metal explosions.
• Burn samples on spectrometer and calculate additions for different alloys.
• Alloy furnaces (weighing and mixing of alloys into furnaces).
• Ensure metal in furnaces is at proper temperature for pit crew.
• Unload scrap trailers, railroad cars, and inspect scrap while unloading.
• Assist on log saw when needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Ability to work based on criteria under work environment.
• Must have ability to communicate (both written & verbal) and work well with all employees.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Education Assistance.
• Bonus Plan Eligibility.
• Parental Leave.

Pay

Starting rate of pay: $20/hr. Includes a $500 sign-on bonus and a $1/hour night shift differential. Eligible for monthly profit sharing, which can increase earnings by $1.50–$3.00/hour.

Schedule

• 7am–7pm, 4x4 schedule.
• 6am–6pm, 4x4 schedule.