Melt Operator (2p-10:15p)

Pace Industries, LLC•Grafton, WI

About The Position

Start here, end here. There is a reason why we have so many employees with 20+ years with the company-Pace offers careers. Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide. Summary Melt Operators ensure safe and effective completion of daily production requirements. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (But not limited to…) This job includes but is not limited to the following: • Tap furnaces as directed by the supervisor • Set up and operate the furnace for melting • Ability to load and unload the materials • Clean furnace and equipment • Count, weigh and record number of units of materials moved on daily production sheet • Remove samples of materials, label them with identifying information and take samples for laboratory analysis • Operate industrial truck or electrical hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product • Skim sows and ingots, paying great attention to detail to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards • Responsible for stacking, banding and prepping of product for shipping • Ability to diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of furnaces. • Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition ensuring strict adherence to 5S standards • Responsible to accurately and timely complete all necessary paperwork, such as, attendance reporting, corrective actions, preventative maintenance work orders, etc • Comply with established QMS procedures • Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process • Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner • Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) • Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.

Requirements

Requires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
Must be willing to embrace new technology and change. Willing to constantly seek improvement.
Must possess and apply 5s methodology
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, understand and execute written directives
Must possess good math skills Must possess good mechanical skills
Must maintain a good attendance record
Must be capable of lifting 50lbs, reach and lift moderately heavy parts – up to several hundred repetitions per shift
Ability to stand on one’s feet, bend, and / or twist a minimum of 8 hours per day
Must be able to ascend / descend stairs
Must be able to sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel
High School/GED/ or equivalent
Ability to move between machines as needed
Knowledge of molds and casting process theory
Mechanical Ability
Basic math skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Problem solving ability
Communications – Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
Cognition – Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.
Personal Effectiveness – Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.
Interaction with Others – Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity

Responsibilities

Tap furnaces as directed by the supervisor
Set up and operate the furnace for melting
Ability to load and unload the materials
Clean furnace and equipment
Count, weigh and record number of units of materials moved on daily production sheet
Remove samples of materials, label them with identifying information and take samples for laboratory analysis
Operate industrial truck or electrical hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and product
Skim sows and ingots, paying great attention to detail to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards
Responsible for stacking, banding and prepping of product for shipping
Ability to diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair of furnaces.
Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition ensuring strict adherence to 5S standards
Responsible to accurately and timely complete all necessary paperwork, such as, attendance reporting, corrective actions, preventative maintenance work orders, etc
Comply with established QMS procedures
Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality process
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner
Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Pace Industries, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.