The primary responsibility of this position is to melt and refine materials in a safe manner according to customer and company specifications.
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 to conduct melting including the furnace, crucible, mold and supporting equipment. Inspect furnace and equipment to locate defects and wear.
Prepare the materials for melting including calculating slag composition ratios and other raw materials.
Transfer or remove molten metal from furnaces and place it into molds, using hoists, pumps or ladles.
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 utilization of 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.
What is required for this role:
High School Diploma
1 to 3 years' experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required. This is not an entry-level position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
