Melt Pouring Operator

Dicastal North America•Greenville, MI

22h

About The Position

The Melt Pouring Operator works safely while operating aluminum melting machinery and performs key functions within the Melt department to meet production needs. The position involves transferring liquid aluminum from melting holding furnaces to casting holding furnaces, preparing and monitoring molten aluminum, operating forklifts, and maintaining melting equipment. The operator follows safety and production procedures, records materials and production data, completes required paperwork, and supports a safe, steady workflow. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and understand written documents.
Relevant knowledge of the melting process.
Ability to walk between machines for the majority of the shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Transfer liquid aluminum from melting holding furnaces to casting holding furnaces using forklifts.
Degas and deslag casting ladles.
Spot-inspect and maintain forklifts and the ladle heater.
Follow safety rules and housekeeping guidelines, and help maintain a safe work environment.
Follow instructions and meet daily job assignments and KPIs.
Strictly follow operating and equipment-maintenance instructions.
Clean work areas.
Safely operate forklifts for furnace charge bucket loading and molten aluminum transfer.
Monitor melting equipment function.
Apply production control requirements to the material loading order.
Log material usage, scrap counts, and other data.
Transfer molten aluminum or aluminum chips and ensure an adequate supply of liquid aluminum reaches the casting area.
Monitor aluminum temperature and quality, including performing temperature and composition tests.
Inspect, clean, and maintain melting equipment preventatively.
Complete required paperwork neatly and on time.
Maintain good attendance, focus on assigned tasks, and complete work throughout the day.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers and support a positive, steady workflow.
Support, coach, or mentor coworkers when needed and positively support company changes.
Perform other duties as assigned or designated.