Hot End Operator

USMPC Buyer Inc • Huntington, IN

4d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Isolatek International was established in 1875 as a manufacturer of mineral wool and today is a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of proprietary Passive Fire Resistive Materials for steel protecting commercial, industrial, petrochemical and tunnel projects.

Foundry Process Operators will utilize their understanding of the foundry process to control, measure, and document cupola operating conditions. Successful Foundry Process Operators will safely monitor and control the two cupola furnaces and manufacture mineral wool for use in fireproofing materials. Hourly furnace measurements, molten stream adjustments, process adjustments, and periodic tapping of furnaces is a requirement for Foundry Process Operators.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of cupola/blast furnace manufacturing operations
• Must adhere to PPE requirements to ensure safe operating conditions and must comply with all safety policies and regulations.
• Detail-oriented and have critical thinking abilities
• Be able to work independently or as a team
• Be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer
• Ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools
• Ability to stand and hold 40+ pound parts and lift them to shoulder level height
• Willing to work in hot environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the production of mineral fiber
• 2-4 years of experience with cupola/blast furnace operations
• High school diploma/GED equivalency
• 2-4 years of experience with fork lift and front end loader

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the foundry process.
• Control, measure, and document cupola operating conditions.
• Safely monitor and control the two cupola furnaces.
• Manufacture mineral wool for use in fireproofing materials.
• Perform hourly furnace measurements.
• Make molten stream adjustments.
• Make process adjustments.
• Periodically tap furnaces.

Benefits

• The rate is $25.40 with an additional yearly rate increases.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Matching 401K plan with Company contributions.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Uniforms, prescription safety glasses, and boots reimbursement offered.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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