Production Worker - Melt

Melting Department

The Brackenridge Melt shop has a multi-step manufacturing process to cast metal into slabs or ingots that are used in a variety of industries. Our facility has two 110 ton Electric Arc Furnaces and a 120 ton Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) vessel. The raw materials used in the melting process are coarse stainless steel scrap, turnings and slag formers. After initial melting the metal is transferred to the AOD vessel where it is subjected to three steps of refining: decarburization, reduction, and desulphurization. The AOD operation also involves refining, stirring and tapping the heat in a teeming ladle.

• Pouring of the molten metal
• Tapping the heat
• Operating the following types of equipment:
• Skid steer
• Fork truck
• Payloader
• Lull
• Pendant Crane
• Remote Radio-Controlled Crane
• Vac truck
• Supports and assists in maintenance activities such as:
• Greasing/Lubing equipment
• Maintenance checks on mobile equipment before operation
• Serves as “extra hand” with maintenance employees when asked

Basic Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a transferrable industry with transferrable skills
• Basic reading, math, and measurement comprehension
• Ability to read instructions, do basic math and perform simple measurements is critical

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Vo-Tech Certificate or associate degree in electrical, mechanical or other related curriculum
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Ability and willingness to operate and/or maintain a variety of operating units
• Work shifts, weekends, and overtime in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated ability to work safely as a team member
• Reading, math & problem-solving skills with electrical or mechanical aptitude