Melt Technician

Lodge Cast Iron•South Pittsburg, TN

2d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundry Melt Technician is responsible for controlling the process from the charging of furnaces to the transfer ladle of iron from the furnace to the ladle. Technicians melt the pig iron, steel, returns and alloys in an electric induction furnace while ensuring the temperature and chemistry of the metal meets requirements as instructed. The metal is then transferred to the ladle for pouring.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of Math (70 or higher) and Utility Test
90% Melt Skills Evaluation
Working knowledge of PC and Windows based software
Basic Math Skills
Mechanical Skills
Forklift License Required
Small hand tool Knowledge
Shovels
Brooms

Nice To Haves

Minimum three to five years related experience and/or training preferred.
Bobcat Experience Preferred
Walden Experience Preferred
Robot Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Operate overhead crane to load scrap into storage hoppers.
Utilize automated charge make up system to weigh desired charge blend.
Utilize automated alloy system to determine alloy additions to be added to the charge and weigh alloys.
Charge and operate the furnace to melt the materials for the full melt cycle.
Obtain molten bath temperature.
Remove slag from molten bath.
Obtain iron samples for QA spectrometer.
Pour molten iron from furnace to transfer ladle.
Make necessary repairs to the furnaces, shakers, and magnet to keep up with production.
Removal of the old furnace linings and any repairs needed before relining such as: grouting, replacing any old hoses and repairing the spouts.
Top capping the furnaces weekly.
Sintering and cold starts.
Repairing and relining ladles along with any fabricating due to the ladles being melted.
Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5L guidelines.
Assist with or perform all other job related duties as assigned.