Machine Operator - Melt Deck/Refractory (2nd Shift)

Hendrickson•Chattanooga, TN

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Refractory and Melt Deck production associates complete a variety of operations tasks that promote the efficient melting and mixing of iron in the Spin Line department. This role requires employees to take on added technical/mechanical responsibility. They are required to learn mechanical and metalogical skills to ensure the mix of pour is ideal for the entire process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to obtain certification to drive industrial powered equipment (example: Fork Truck)

Responsibilities

Operate overhead crane to move raw material from raw material yard to charge cars for melting process and transfer iron to holding furnace
Weigh material
Monitor and add alloys as needed
Perform temperature checks on the electric melt furnace
Slag furnace removing impurities from 2650 – 2800 degree molten iron
Charge and operate the furnace to melt the materials for the full melt cycle
Enter and retrieve data from the computer
Perform routine preventive maintenance
Pour molten iron from furnace to transfer ladle
Sintering and cold starts
Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5S guidelines
Operate industrial powered equipment
Perform all other duties as assigned
Knock out, pour, and rebuild the following: Runner Box, I- Ladles, and Slag Poles
Complete the weekly PMs on melt furnace, which includes: Knocking out slag from the furnace wall, Inspecting furnace lining, Repair furnace lining
Set furnace up for the next operating day and load travel car
Melt Trough, repair and or rebuild
Rebuild melt furnace
Remove condo
Cut trench in old lining
Set furnace to push out old liner
Push out old liner
Clean and inspect furnace wall
Repair furnace wall, grouting back areas of concern
Prepare furnace for relining
Set forms and prepare for materials to reline furnace
Use proper procedures for adding of materials for relining furnace
Perform relining and set up furnace for starting of centering cycle.
Vessel dismantling and rebuilding
Disassemble vessel
Knock out old materials and clean
Prepare vessel for reassemble
Pore lining and reassemble and set vessel up for test
Set vessel on heat to dry
Bull ladles knock out and repour
Be able to repair 50-ton furnace and #1 and #2 trough on the spin line
Install and repair all refractory work related to operations, including furnaces, iron ladles, troughs, runner boxes, slag paddles, intermediate ladles, installing nozzles, etc. Example: chip out the old lining from a furnace and install new lining
Inspect equipment to detect faulty performance and conditions, to avoid breakdown
Document information daily related to refractory work
Backup Melt Crane Operator / Transfer Ladle Operator / Melt Furnace Operator
Operate industrial-powered equipment
Crosstrain other employees as required
Perform all other duties as assigned