Job Description

Description

The Furnace Melt Technician handles all furnace operations by melting aluminum sows, ingots, and scrap material to maintain the flow of production in the die cast department. This position ensures heat treating furnaces and related equipment operate properly to shift the physical properties of metal to obtain the desired qualities.

• Participate in safe operations of Furnace Department practices and uphold housekeeping standards
• Safely operate forklift including safety checks and hazard reports to safely deliver molten metal to die cast machines
• Maintain proper metal properties and metal levels in melt and holding furnaces
• Charge main metal furnaces with ingot, molten metal and scrap as needed to maintain metal levels and restart furnace from off position
• Perform metal temperature checks to ensure temperature is within specific range, record temperature readings, and notify supervisor if temperature is out of range
• Assist with metal quality checks by making aluminum pucks for lab analysis to ensure proper chemistry make up is maintained in accordance to alloy specifications
• Make additions to the furnace when the lab requests chemistry adjustments
• Clean melt and holding furnaces using flux and removing dross as necessary
• Properly perform preventative and predictive maintenance on dosing furnaces as well as troubleshooting when necessary
• Perform maintenance and repairs of metal equipment as required

Requirements

• 1-3 years related experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities
• Effectively communicate with supervision and support personnel
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects up to 55 pounds regularly
• Ability to read, write, perform basic math calculations, and complete visual inspections
• Ability to work in high heat temperatures on a regular basis

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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