Furnace Operator - Melt -3rd Shift

Eaton Corporation•Timbercreek Canyon, TX

9h•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s EPG CHD EP Americas division is currently seeking a Furnace Operator - Melt -3rd Shift. The hourly rate for this position is Hourly- $24.76 after 45 days $27.85 after 90 days $30.95 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a 3rd Shift Furnace Operator - Melt to join our team. This position is based at our Amarillo, TX facility. Position Overview: The primary function of this role is to be responsible for the performance of the melt deck, pouring deck, and miscellaneous utility duties to ensure proper operation of metal casting in the foundry. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Requirements

6 months of experience in a manufacturing setting
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of (enter location) will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Ability to stand and/or walk for 8-12 hours, work at varied heights, and to lift 50 pounds
Understanding and ability to safely operate hand tools, including jack hammers
Ability to follow all safety regulations associated
Understand and utilize the procedures related to confined spaces and fall protection
Ability to comprehend, follow, and perform moderately technical standards and maintenance procedures as well as apply basic math skills
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and schedules
Forklift and frontend loader certified
Ability to wear a respirator
Ability to work around molten metal and in a production environment that is at times very hot or very cold, and subject to unexpected swings of overtime (ability to flex personal schedule to cover tasks on other shifts – frequent weekends and holidays)
Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively while working with all employees throughout plant and under limited supervision
Ability to perform basic computer functions: eSafety, MESH Prism

Nice To Haves

Prior metal casting experience

Responsibilities

Perform various duties associated with furnace, Junker, auto pour, and metal operations as well as all other duties required to support mold production and reporting any issues to supervision
Charge furnaces by use of overhead crane and regulate power supply for furnaces
Perform temperature and chemical tests as required by a dip cup or lance and initiate any required action as well as pre-heat delivery ladles and operate pouring controls
Perform a variety of duties to tear out, repair, re-line, and maintain electric furnaces, ladles, and pre-heaters involving use of jackhammer up to 90 pounds
Manage Junker pouring controls and calculate ratios/percentages for additives
Monitoring control panels and adjust accordingly
Perform utility function as required to include application of 5-S program and area cleaning
Perform and maintain various recordkeeping duties and recording instruments
Perform other duties as assigned throughout the facility.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.

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