Melt Technician

Linamar Corporation • Fruitport, MI

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About The Position

The Melt Technician operates, changes, and cleans melt equipment used to form aluminum castings. The role maintains furnaces, launder systems, and crucibles within operating parameters to meet customer quality requirements, and helps ensure production equipment receives molten metal properly. The technician monitors metal temperatures, maintains accurate process and work records, and supports safe, efficient operation of equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to write and complete required paperwork.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Effective communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a hot environment near hot furnaces and equipment, and in tight, congested areas.
• Ability to meet requirements for wearing a respirator.
• Computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to obtain a mobile equipment permit for a fork truck and/or overhead crane under MIOSHA and company guidelines and standards.
• Must pass additional background screening if required to handle shipments of dross materials or other hazardous wastes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous melt experience.
• Previous spectrometer work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure furnaces, launder systems, and crucibles function within operating parameters and meet customer quality requirements.
• Load specified metal into the furnace using a Hi-Lo to maintain proper chemistry and system cleanliness.
• Use a spectrometer and other analytical methods to verify metal alloy and quality requirements.
• Skim dross from molten metal and clean furnaces and equipment as directed.
• Ensure production equipment receives molten metal properly for casting production.
• Observe equipment for malfunctions and make adjustments or repairs as directed to ensure safe, correct, and efficient operation within operating parameters.
• Track and accurately document process information as directed.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Maintain records of work completed and monitor metal temperatures.
• Provide coverage when necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employee benefits package including drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council.
• Community-based outreach supporting local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

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