MELT SHOP HELPER
About The Position
As a Melt Shop Helper, you will play a crucial role in the production process of steel manufacturing, specifically focusing on the melting and refining of metals. Your primary objective will be to learn and assist in the operation of melting furnaces and overhead cranes, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will be sweeping, shoveling, and taking care of general housekeeping necessary to maintain a clean and orderly shop. You shall be trained to operate various other tools, equipment, and machinery so that they can fill in when necessary. In this role you must be able to retain information, be a critical thinker, and follow instructions. In the Melt Shop there may be large metal beams, large flames or large objects that are being moved with overhead cranes so it's important that you can stay alert of your surroundings at all times. You must also be able to tolerate heat, fire, and heights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to handle a physical workload
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Must be able to retain information
- Must be a critical thinker
- Must be able to follow instructions
- Must be able to stay alert of surroundings at all times
- Must be able to tolerate heat, fire, and heights
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in production, manufacturing or related field a plus, but not required
- Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and clean heavy machinery and equipment
- Learn to operate an overhead crane and forklift
- Maintain the work area and keep it clean
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures
- Work overtime, weekends and off shifts required
- Tolerate working in a hot metals environment
- Stand/Walk for the entire shift
- Tolerate working in a loud work environment
- Must be able to walk, climb, kneel and reach
Benefits
- Extra $0.30 for working 2nd shift & extra $0.40 for working 3rd shift
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k Match & Profit Sharing
- STD and Life Insurance
- 10 paid holidays/PTO
- Quarterly Gainsharing Bonuses
- Union membership
- Flexible Spending Account
- Overtime and Double Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
