Melt Shop Operator

Responsibilities

• Planning, setting up, and monitoring operations for billet pickup by yard crane.
• Monitoring control panels for casting strands and alarms; adjusting temperatures and chemistry by sampling and adding materials.
• Operating and maintaining casting machines and related equipment.
• Identifying billets with laser-etched tags using Hilti tools per Melt Shop Order requirements.
• Preheating billets and tundish shrouds to aim temperatures and inspecting for hot spots.
• Verifying billet counts and reporting orders to the production scheduler daily.
• Performing tundish gate servo tests and ensuring proper valve positions during preheat.
• Sampling for chemistry and jominy tests; monitoring mold powders, tundish powders, and casting parameters.
• Executing down-day activities, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assisting with housekeeping, stocking, and material handling in the shop.
• Operating material guns, managing tap hole sand hopper, and ladle sanding.
• Supporting maintenance during downtime and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Prior training and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Mechanical aptitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Sharp and safety-focused individual.
• Ready to roll up their sleeves.

Skills

• Sharp and safety-focused individual.
• Ready to roll up their sleeves.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.