Foundry Employee Level I (Melting)

KSB•Grovetown, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success. People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today. At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products. Foundry Employee Level I (Melting) KSB GIW, Inc. Department: Grovetown Foundry Reports to: Melting Supervisor Location: Grovetown, Georgia Shift: 1st FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly) OVERVIEW: The Foundry Melting Technician – Level I is a key member of our foundry team, responsible for safely operating and maintaining melting furnaces, monitoring molten metal processes, and ensuring high-quality production in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to learn and apply technical procedures. The Technician will support furnace relines, perform quality checks, and make process adjustments using modern data systems. Join a safety-focused team where your contributions help shape the products that keep industries moving!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1–3 years of experience in a foundry, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment preferred
Prior experience with melting operations, furnaces, or molten metal processes strongly preferred
Basic understanding of melting and casting processes
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate industrial equipment (furnaces, cranes, forklifts, etc.)
Familiarity with or ability to learn spectrometer use and metal chemistry adjustments
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, AS400, or similar) preferred
Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures
Strong attention to detail and quality control
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively
Willingness to work in high-temperature environments and perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to work scheduled hours, including overtime as needed

Responsibilities

Wear all PPE required
Follow GIW Safety guidelines
Keeps area neat, clean, and safe
Achieve and perform all requirements documented in Melting Level 1 job description
Assist in all furnaces relines
Able to operate temperature probe to check molten iron
Understand and perform the procedure of slagging off furnaces and ladles
Able to understand how the melting furnace operates
Able to operate melting furnace
Able to understand and know how to perform cold starts of melting furnaces
Able to operate a spectrometer
Able to use AS400 or SAP to determine adjustments needed and make changes to the chemistry of melting furnaces
Follow all the instructions given by team leaders and supervisor