Electric Melt Operator

SPX Technologies • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a position with WM Technologies, LLC and affiliate of SPX Enterprises, LLC, which manufactures and sells Weil-McLain® branded products. Weil-McLain® is a leading North American brand of hydronic comfort heating systems for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings since 1881.

As an Electric Melt Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining electric furnaces and all related equipment to produce high-quality grey iron. This role requires handling charge make-up cranes, furnace cranes, pre-heat equipment, and the hot metal carrier system. You will also perform refractory repairs and ensure the proper function of the melt system. Employees in this role will rotate monthly between different job responsibilities within their shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to compute calculations for materials
• Ability to work in demanding manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing and melting experience

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with necessary materials.
• Break scrap materials into usable sizes for remelting.
• Weigh and add alloys to ensure proper composition.
• Operate pre-heater burner systems and monitor control alarms.
• Transfer charge buckets and empty them into furnaces.
• Perform slagging operations and transfer melt materials.
• Open and close furnace lids while monitoring furnace performance.
• Dispatch hot metal carriers and pour the correct amount of iron into ladles.
• Transfer iron to holding furnaces and take iron temperature samples.
• Operate and maintain charge make-up cranes, furnace cranes, pre-heat equipment, and hot metal carrier systems.
• Monitor controls for alarms and perform basic troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Repair furnace spouts, lids, slag lines, and holding furnace components.
• Rebuild and maintain ladles as required.
• Prepare A-Line ladles for pouring, including checking temperature and adding chill if necessary.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure compliance with operational guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform various related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED