Smelter Operator

About Heraeus

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metals processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is the world's leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metals trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate killers such as nitrous oxide and methane and in the form of pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

We are aware of our responsibility towards people and the environment and have set ourselves ambitious CO₂ targets. Sustainability is at the heart of all our business activities.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow established procedures to conduct work safely, effectively and in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Identify and prepare appropriate equipment.
• Prepare the materials to be loaded into the smelter.
• Transfer materials from smelter utilizing proper tools and equipment.
• Participate in oxidation of alloy and related refining techniques under elevated temperatures.
• Record production or process data and maintain logs, as required.
• Regulate supplies of fuel, air, oxygen, and water coolant to heat furnaces and adjust temperatures.
• Observe and record key process indicators such as air and temperature gauges or metal color and fluidity and turn fuel valves or adjust controls to maintain required temperatures.
• Maintain material accountability during preparation and production by utilizing scales or other measuring equipment in compliance with standard procedures.
• Conduct analytical tests and sampling to confirm material composition.
• Organize the materials into drums to be closed, sealed, and weighed prior to shipment according to customer and company specifications.
• Assist with other duties and special projects, as assigned.
• Responsibility to ensure that overall employee population are aware and adhere to Code of Conduct Guidelines.

What is required for this role

• A High School Diploma
• 1 to 3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required. This is not an entry-level position.
• Basic math skills
• Computer-literate
• Basic data entry skills
• Visual and mechanical inspection skills