Furnace Operator - GL

CASCADE DIE CASTING GROUP INC•Sparta, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Furnace Operators performs duties in connection with the remelting of metal for the die cast operation. This includes setting up, operating, loading, unloading, and monitoring of furnaces. Operator ensures compliance of furnace cycles by adjusting controls to maintain specified temperatures in furnaces per work instructions. This position requires high attention to safety for the handling of molten metal and high temperatures. Operators are required to operate forklifts to transport material used in or a product from furnace operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.
High School Diploma preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Basic oral, listening, and written communication skills required.
Crane experience preferred.
Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.
Possess good physical stamina and coordination.
Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hard hat with face shield, ear plugs, long-sleeves, aluminized jacket and spats, and mid-calf steel-toed safety shoes.
Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
Bend, push, pull, twist, and reach to perform work.
Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.
Use hand positioning to grip/grasp ingots or other equipment.
Ascending and descending forklifts, steps, stairs, and platforms.
Frequently sit when driving the forklift equipment.
Occasionally kneel, crouch, or crawl to perform work.
Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

Responsibilities

Fills remelt furnace at required weight limits with scrap and ingot.
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of remelt and holding furnaces and operation of flux machine.
Detect and report improper conditions, faulty equipment and defective material to proper supervisor.
Removes scrap containers from cast and trim area.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Delivers molten metal to individual furnace by the use of forklift.
Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any furnace operation.
Ensure holding furnaces maintain at 100% operational level at all times.
Ensure remelt furnaces are maintained at 100% operational level at all times.
Visually inspect scrap hoppers for defected material and dispose of according to established procedures.
Accurately enter work orders into QAD.
Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes which includes cross training as required by business and manpower demands.
Properly completes daily paperwork.
Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
Perform Job Specific Training Form duties if available.
Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.
Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
Is capable of diagnosing and performing minor repairs on furnaces.
Exhibit Companies Core Values.
Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Follow all standardized work instructions including quality inspection processes.
Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.