Melt Utility, 1st Shift

EJ•Ardmore, OK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

EJ is seeking a Melt Utility employee for its Ardmore, Oklahoma location. The role monitors and operates furnaces that melt gray and ductile iron for the casting process. The position begins at $21.50 per hour and is on the 1st shift. The employee operates and maintains a coreless induction furnace, handles molten metal and related materials, and cleans and repairs furnaces, ladles, and equipment. Duties also include operating an industrial crane and, as needed, a forklift. The employee is expected to promote EJ’s mission, vision, values, safety beliefs, employee engagement, and applicable policies and procedures. The work involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat, and the noise level is usually loud. The employee must be able to perform the listed physical duties, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and must successfully pass respirator testing and wear a respirator as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to successfully pass respirator testing and wear a respirator as needed.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently stand, walk, and reach; and occasionally sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a coreless induction furnace melting iron.
Operate an industrial crane to hoist equipment onto the deck and furnace.
Operate a forklift as needed to transport supplies and equipment.
Skim slag from molten metal using a slag rake.
Transfer molten metal from the furnace to a transfer ladle.
Remove iron samples using a ceramic fiber cup for metallurgical analysis.
Clean furnaces and equipment and repair refractory lining using air hammers and pneumatic rammers.
Knock out and clean ladles using air hammers and chisels.
Add material to alloy bins using a forklift and hoist.
Promote the company’s culture, mission, vision, core values, safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.